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Defending Japanese warriors board a Mongol ship and engage in hand-to-hand combat during Emperor Kublai Khans second attempt to invade Japan in 1281. Detail from Japanese scroll painting on paper, c1293, attributed to Tosa Nagataka and Tosa Nagaaki
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Defending Japanese warriors board a Mongol ship and engage in hand-to-hand combat during Emperor Kublai Khans second attempt to invade Japan in 1281. Detail from Japanese scroll painting on paper, c1293, attributed to Tosa Nagataka and Tosa Nagaaki
JAPAN: MONGOL INVASION.
Defending Japanese warriors board a Mongol ship and engage in hand-to-hand combat during Emperor Kublai Khans second attempt to invade Japan in 1281. Detail from Japanese scroll painting on paper, c1293, attributed to Tosa Nagataka and Tosa Nagaaki
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Media ID 7959919
Army Bradley Smith Combat Emperor Feudal Japan Invade Japan Japanese Kamakura Khan Khubilai Kill Mongol Empire Mongolian Naval Navy Ocean Period Samurai Scroll Ship Sword Tosa Warrior 1281 Troop
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a pivotal moment in history, depicting defending Japanese warriors fearlessly boarding a Mongol ship and engaging in intense hand-to-hand combat. The scene unfolds during Emperor Kublai Khan's second audacious attempt to invade Japan in 1281. This remarkable detail is extracted from a Japanese scroll painting on paper, believed to be created around c1293 and attributed to the skilled artists Tosa Nagataka and Tosa Nagaaki. The image showcases the bravery and resilience of the Japanese samurai as they valiantly defend their homeland against the mighty Mongol Empire. With swords raised high, these fierce warriors demonstrate their unwavering determination to protect their nation at all costs. Set against an expansive ocean backdrop, this historical artwork transports us back to feudal Japan during the Kamakura period. It vividly portrays the naval warfare tactics employed by both sides during this significant conflict. The intricate brushstrokes and attention to detail bring life to each warrior's expression, capturing moments of tension, skillful maneuvers, and decisive strikes. This powerful visual narrative serves as a testament not only to the courage of these defenders but also highlights the complex dynamics between different cultures during this era. Preserved within Granger Art on Demand's Carousel Collection curated by Bradley Smith, this extraordinary piece offers viewers an immersive glimpse into one of Japan's most critical chapters – known as "Japan: Mongol Invasion. "
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