Lot Essay
The first three are reminiscent of medieval tales involving Minamoto no Raiko going on expeditions against evil spirits in the North.
THREE SECTIONS FROM A SCROLL IN NARA E-HON STYLE AND TWO OTHERS
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ANONYMOUS Edo Period (18th and 19th Century)
Three sections from a scroll in Nara e-hon style and two others
The first three with samurai approaching a gateway behind which demons are cavorting; a battle at sea between samurai asssisted by Fudo Myoo against demons; and another battle scene; and two views of courtiers, one seated on a terrace; another composing a letter
Ink and colour on paper, two on silk, some with minor wormholes, creases and rubbing, minor restoration, framed and glazed
17¾ x 23.3/8in. (45 x 59.5cm.), 21½ x 25¾in. (54.4 x 65.4cm.) and 25¾ x 17½in. (65.6 x 44.4cm.) incl. frame (5)
Three sections from a scroll in Nara e-hon style and two others
The first three with samurai approaching a gateway behind which demons are cavorting; a battle at sea between samurai asssisted by Fudo Myoo against demons; and another battle scene; and two views of courtiers, one seated on a terrace; another composing a letter
Ink and colour on paper, two on silk, some with minor wormholes, creases and rubbing, minor restoration, framed and glazed
17¾ x 23.3/8in. (45 x 59.5cm.), 21½ x 25¾in. (54.4 x 65.4cm.) and 25¾ x 17½in. (65.6 x 44.4cm.) incl. frame (5)