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Fuchi with Benkei and Yoshitsune Fighting
late 17th-early 18th century (Edo)
shakudo, gold, copper
(Japanese Military Armor)
(Japanese Military Armor)
This is scene is the legendary fight between Benkei and Yoshitsune (also known as Ushiwakamaru) on the Gojô bridge in Kyoto. Benkei had unusual strength, but Yoshitsune had been trained in fighting by mythical mountain demons called "tengu." Benkei was amazed at Yoshitsune's great skill and became his follower. This is part of a set with Walters 51.1053.
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Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object.
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object.
William T. / Henry Walters Collection, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
Geographies
Japan, Kyoto (Place of Origin)
Measurements
1 7/16 in. (3.7 cm) (l.)
Credit Line
Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
51.1052
