Minamoto Collection

Shumitsu Kanja Yoshitaka Reflecting as a Rat in a Mirror, 1867. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Shumitsu Kanja Yoshitaka Reflecting as a Rat in a Mirror, 1867. Series: Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden

Kiso Komawakamaru Yoshinaka Conquering the Tengu, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Kiso Komawakamaru Yoshinaka Conquering the Tengu, 1866. Series: Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden

The Great Battle at Ichinotani during the Genpei Wars (Ichinotani Genpei Okassen), 1853. Creator: Yoshikazu
The Great Battle at Ichinotani during the Genpei Wars (Ichinotani Genpei Okassen) (image 2 of 3), 1853

Gojo Bridge, an Episode from the Life of Yoshitsune, 1881. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Gojo Bridge, an Episode from the Life of Yoshitsune, 1881

Yoshitsune as Young Ushiwakamaru in the Pass at Sekigahara, between circa 1834 and circa 1835. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Yoshitsune as Young Ushiwakamaru in the Pass at Sekigahara, between circa 1834 and circa 1835. From The Life of Yoshitsune #10

Musashibo Benkei Battling with Young Ushiwaka on Gojo Bridge, 1878. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Musashibo Benkei Battling with Young Ushiwaka on Gojo Bridge, 1878. From A Mirror of Great Warriors of Japan

The Naval Battle of Dannoura in the Reign of Antoku, Eightieth Emperor, 1880. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Naval Battle of Dannoura in the Reign of Antoku, Eightieth Emperor, 1880. From A Simple Illustrated History of Japan

Minamoto no Ushiwakamaru Battling with the Brigand Kumasaka Chohan, 1883. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Minamoto no Ushiwakamaru Battling with the Brigand Kumasaka Chohan, 1883. From Yoshitoshi's Warriors Trembling with Courage

The Battle at Uji Bridge, 1882. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Battle at Uji Bridge, 1882. From Sketches by Yoshitoshi

Ushiwakamaru at Gojo Bridge, 1882. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Ushiwakamaru at Gojo Bridge, 1882. From Sketches by Yoshitoshi

Yoshitsune Leaps Over Eight Boats at Dannoura Bay during the Battle of Yashima, 19th century

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro as Kajiwara Genta Kageki, c1820. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro as Kajiwara Genta Kageki, c1820

Ushiwaka Playing a Flute, c1830. Creator: Totoya Hokkei
Ushiwaka Playing a Flute, c1830

The Great Battle at Ichinotani during the Genpei Wars (Ichinotani Genpei Okassen), 1853. Creator: Yoshikazu
The Great Battle at Ichinotani during the Genpei Wars (Ichinotani Genpei Okassen) (image 3 of 3), 1853

Yoshitsune Training with the Tengu Sojobo, 1863. Creator: Kawanabe Kyosai
Yoshitsune Training with the Tengu Sojobo, 1863

The Great Battle at Ichinotani during the Genpei Wars (Ichinotani Genpei Okassen), 1853. Creator: Yoshikazu
The Great Battle at Ichinotani during the Genpei Wars (Ichinotani Genpei Okassen) (image 1 of 3), 1853. The Great Battle at the Minamoto

The Actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II as Minamoto no Yorinobu in the Play Kikujido Shuen no... c. 1775. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II as Minamoto no Yorinobu in the Play Kikujido Shuen no Iwaya, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1775, Japan, c. 1775

The Actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II as Minamoto no Yorinobu in the Play Kikujido Shuen no... c. 1775. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II as Minamoto no Yorinobu in the Play Kikujido Shuen no Iwaya, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1775, Japan, c. 1775

Minamoto no Yoshiie on horseback and a bird on a branch, from an untitled hexaptych... c. 1825. Creator: Shinsai
Minamoto no Yoshiie on horseback and a bird on a branch, from an untitled hexaptych depicting a pair of folding screens, c. 1825

Minamoto no Yoshitsune Rescuing Kenrei Mon'in during the Battle of Dannoura, 1889. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Minamoto no Yoshitsune Rescuing Kenrei Mon'in during the Battle of Dannoura, 1889

Festival float of Tsutsui Jomyo fighting Ichirai Hoshi on the Uji Bridge, Japan, 1820

Go-Daigo, the unfortunate Emperor, driven to hold court in the mountains (litho)
6005006 Go-Daigo, the unfortunate Emperor, driven to hold court in the mountains (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Go-Daigo, the unfortunate Emperor)

Minamoto no Kintada, Kamakura Period (ink & colour on paper)
833339 Minamoto no Kintada, Kamakura Period (ink & colour on paper) by Fujiwara no Nobuzane (Jakusai) (1177-c.1265); width: 69.4 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

A Daisho, 17th C. ; A Katana, Omori Eishu, Circa 1400; A Katana Blade, Katsumori
1111546 A Daisho, 17th C.; A Katana, Omori Eishu, Circa 1400; A Katana Blade, Katsumori, Mid 16th C.; A Katana, Tosa Shogen Tameyasu, 17th C.; A Katana, Senshinishi Minamoto Naoyoshi Kore O Tsukuru

Battle at Rokuhara, from The Tale of the Heiji Rebellion (Heiji monogatari)... 14th century
Battle at Rokuhara, from The Tale of the Heiji Rebellion (Heiji monogatari), first quarter of the14th century. Battles between the Minamoto and Taira military clans that took place in late 1159

Saito Musashibo Benkei (1155-1189), a Japanese warrior monk, holding a naginata, a long pole with a sword-like blade
YOSHITSUNE & BENKEI. Saito Musashibo Benkei (1155-1189), a Japanese warrior monk, holding a naginata, a long pole with a sword-like blade

Battle Yashima Scenes Tale Heike Edo period 1615-1868
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BATTLE OF YASHIMA, 1185. Minamoto no Yoshitsune leads a small force of Minamoto soldiers in a surprise attack against the Taira army. Woodcut triptych by Utagawa Yoshitora, 1855

Onoe matsusuke no raikAc sitennAc, The actor Onoe Matsusuke in the role of RaikAc ShitennAc (Minamoto Yorimitsu). Katsukawa, ShunjAc, active 1780-1790, artist, [between 1781 and 1789]

Iwai shijyaku no mukan no tayA atsumori, The actor Iwai Shijaku in the role of Mukan TayA Atsumori. Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1786-1865, artist, [between 1830 and 1835], 1 print : woodcut

Arashi hinasuke no minamoto no raikAc to iwai kumesaburAc no yosoihime, Arashi Hinasuke in the role of Minamoto no RaikAc and Iwai KumesaburAc in the role of Yosoi Hime, Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1769-1825

RaikAc sitennAc to kidAcmaru, RaikAc ShitennAc (Minamoto Yorimitsu and his fellow warriors) and KidAcmaru. Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1769-1825, artist, [between 1811 and 1818], 1 print (2 sheets) : woodcut

Taikenmon genpei kassen no zu, Battle between the Minamoto and the Taira at Taiken Gate. Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1786-1865, artist, [1817 or 1818], 1 print (2 sheets) : woodcut

Kurikaradani Acg[k]assen zu, The great battle at Kurikara Valley. Katsukawa, Shuntei, 1770-1820, artist, [181-], 1 print (3 sheets) : woodcut, color; 37.1 x 25.4 cm (left panel)

RaikAc sitennAc to shutendAcji no kubi, Minamoto Yorimitsu (RaikAc SitennAc) and the head of the demon ShutendAcji. [between 1818 and 1830], 1 print (3 sheets) : woodcut, color

RaikAc shitennAc to tsuchigumo, RaikAc ShitennAc [Minamoto Yorimitsu] and the earth spider. Utagawa, Kuninaga, -1829, artist, [between 1804 and 1808], 1 print (2 sheets) : woodcut, color

Ume ni kabuto, Helmet on a Plum Tree. RyA'sai, Shigeharu, 1803-1853, artist, 1828. 1 print : woodcut, color; 42.4 x 58.3 cm

Chinzei hachiro tametomo, The warrior Chinzei Hachiro Tametomo. Katsukawa, Shuntei, 1770-1820, artist, [between 1813 and 1822], 1 print (2 sheets) : woodcut, color; 37.7 x 25.1 cm (left panel)

JAPAN: HEIJI REBELLION. Outside Sanjo palace in Kyoto, the rebel General Minamoto Yoshitomo orders ex-Emperor Go-Shirakawa into a carriage, during the Heiji Rebellion, 1159

JAPAN: HEIJI REBELLION. Inside Sanjo palace in Kyoto, the rebel General Minamoto Yoshitomo orders ex-Emperor Go-Shirakawa into a carriage, during the Heiji Rebellion, 1159

The Warrior Minamoto No Yoshitsune on Horseback from series Famous Warrior Heroes by Utagawa Yoshimori (1830-1885) published 1886. Japanese coloured woodblock

(944-1021). Known as Minamoto no Raiko. Japanese warrior. Three panels showing Raiko fighting Shutendoji
MINAMOTO NO YORIMITSU (944-1021). Known as Minamoto no Raiko. Japanese warrior. Three panels showing Raiko fighting Shutendoji, the Oe Mountain demon, with the help of four hand-picked warriors

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Minamoto: The Legacy of a Legendary Founder Step into the world of Minamoto, the founder of the Shogunate, whose system of government lasted an astounding 700 years. Through stunning lithographs and woodblock prints, we are transported to ancient Japan where powerful figures like Tomoe Gozen come alive. In a captivating color woodcut from c. 1810, we witness the might and bravery of Tomoe Gozen as she takes center stage. Her sword gleams in her hand as she fearlessly faces her enemies on the battlefield at Awazu no Hara in another striking woodblock print from c. 1750. Tomoe Gozen's indomitable spirit is further depicted in a vivid color woodcut from 1770-80, showing her armored form atop a majestic horse. A female samurai warrior like no other, she defied societal norms and left an indelible mark on history. Kogo no Tsubone accompanies Tomoe Gozen in an enchanting woodblock print from 1888; their presence together symbolizes strength and resilience. Even through drawings and poems by Emperor Koko dating back to 1845-46, Tomoe Gozen's legend endures. The influence extends beyond warriors like Tomoe Gozen; it encompasses historical events such as Tsutsui Jomyo's battle with Ichirai Hoshi on Uji Bridge captured beautifully in a festival float from 1820. We also glimpse into the life of Emperor Go-Daigo who sought solace amidst mountains due to unfortunate circumstances portrayed through lithographs. Artifacts associated with Minamoto include exquisite pieces such as Daisho swords dating back to the 17th century and Katana blades crafted by renowned artists Omori Eishu circa 1400 and Katsumori respectively.