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Also known as the battle of Tonamiyama. Suprise attack by the Minamoto clan against the Taira clan at the Kurikara Pass during the Genpei War, 1183. The Minamoto clan used deceit to inflate their numbers and tied torches to the horns of oxen. Woodcut by Shuntei Katsukawa, 1810s
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Also known as the battle of Tonamiyama. Suprise attack by the Minamoto clan against the Taira clan at the Kurikara Pass during the Genpei War, 1183. The Minamoto clan used deceit to inflate their numbers and tied torches to the horns of oxen. Woodcut by Shuntei Katsukawa, 1810s
BATTLE OF KURIKARA, 1183.
Also known as the battle of Tonamiyama. Suprise attack by the Minamoto clan against the Taira clan at the Kurikara Pass during the Genpei War, 1183. The Minamoto clan used deceit to inflate their numbers and tied torches to the horns of oxen. Woodcut by Shuntei Katsukawa, 1810s
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1810s Attack Battle Chaos Equestrian Heian Period Japan Japanese Minamoto Night Oxen Pass Samurai Surprise Sword Torch Warfare Warrior Wood Cut 1183 Clan Genpei War Katsukawa Shuntei Taira Troop
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This woodcut print, titled "Battle of Kurikara, 1183" depicts a pivotal moment during the Genpei War in Japan's Heian period. The artwork by Shuntei Katsukawa from the 1810s vividly portrays the surprise attack launched by the Minamoto clan against their rivals, the Taira clan, at Kurikara Pass. The Minamoto warriors cunningly employed deceit to gain an advantage over their adversaries. Inflating their numbers through clever tactics and tying torches to the horns of oxen, they created an illusion of a larger force approaching under cover of darkness. This strategic ploy added chaos and confusion to the battlefield. The print showcases a chaotic scene with equestrian samurais charging forward on horseback, wielding swords with determination and skill. The intensity is heightened as troops clash amidst swirling dust and billowing smoke. Through this artwork, we glimpse into a significant historical event that shaped Japan's feudal era. It captures not only the ferocity of battle but also highlights elements such as strategy, deception, and bravery displayed by both sides involved in this conflict. Katsukawa's masterful woodcut technique brings life to this dramatic moment from centuries ago. As viewers contemplate this piece, they are transported back in time to witness firsthand one of Japan's most iconic battles - where honor was tested and destinies were decided on that fateful night at Kurikara Pass.
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