Yoshitsune Minamoto Defeats Benkei on Gojo Bridge, 2-Panel Screen

Yoshitsune Minamoto Defeats Benkei on Gojo Bridge, 2-Panel Screen
Yoshitsune Minamoto Defeats Benkei on Gojo Bridge, 2-Panel Screen - Image 2
Yoshitsune Minamoto Defeats Benkei on Gojo Bridge, 2-Panel Screen - Image 3
Yoshitsune Minamoto Defeats Benkei on Gojo Bridge, 2-Panel Screen - Image 4
Yoshitsune Minamoto Defeats Benkei on Gojo Bridge, 2-Panel Screen - Image 5
Yoshitsune Minamoto Defeats Benkei on Gojo Bridge, 2-Panel Screen - Image 6

Yoshitsune Minamoto Defeats Benkei on Gojo Bridge, 2-Panel Screen

SKU 1485044 Categories ,

Additional information

Region

Japanese
Period

Pre 1800

SOLD

An antique Japanese two panel screen painting (byobu) of the battle between the two historical figures Minamoto no Yoshitsune and Benkei.
Minamoto no Yoshitsune (born Ushiwakamaru c.1159) was raised in a monastery near in Kyoto. His incredible skill as a warrior emerged when he was very young. In the scene depicted here, he famously defeats the great warrior-monk, Benkei (Saito Musashibo Benkei). The young Yoshitsune easily leaps over the larger warrior. According to legend, Benkei was so impressed that he and Yoshitsune became fast and loyal friends.
Painted in mineral pigments and gold leaf on paper.

Age: 17th – 18th Century

Dimensions: 74″ wide x 66: high

Share with your friends:

Print Tear Sheet

Ask a Question About
Yoshitsune Minamoto Defeats Benkei on Gojo Bridge, 2-Panel Screen

"*" indicates required fields

Name*
This field is hidden when viewing the form
This field is hidden when viewing the form
This field is hidden when viewing the form
This field is hidden when viewing the form

Request a Price

Price on Request items are over $10,000 USD

"*" indicates required fields

Name*
This field is hidden when viewing the form
This field is hidden when viewing the form
This field is hidden when viewing the form
This field is hidden when viewing the form

Description

An antique Japanese two panel screen painting (byobu) of the battle between the two historical figures Minamoto no Yoshitsune and Benkei.
Minamoto no Yoshitsune (born Ushiwakamaru c.1159) was raised in a monastery near in Kyoto. His incredible skill as a warrior emerged when he was very young. In the scene depicted here, he famously defeats the great warrior-monk, Benkei (Saito Musashibo Benkei). The young Yoshitsune easily leaps over the larger warrior. According to legend, Benkei was so impressed that he and Yoshitsune became fast and loyal friends.
Painted in mineral pigments and gold leaf on paper.

Age: 17th – 18th Century

Dimensions: 74″ wide x 66: high

Additional information

Region

Japanese
Period

Pre 1800

Related Products

Japanese Antique Shrine Scroll Painting of the Goddess Benzaiten

1430720
Japanese
$650

Tibetan Antique Tsakli Card with Painting of Dākinī with Phurba

1431007
Himalayan / Tibetan
Sale!$200 $500

Japanese Antique Scroll Painting of a Rocky Landscape by Tanaka Hakuin

1433057
Japanese
$1250

Japanese Antique Zenga Calligraphy Painting Scroll by Nukina Kaioku

1433156
Japanese
$3500

Japanese Antique Scroll Painting of Amida Raigo Sanzon (Triad)

1442950
Japanese
Price on Request

Large19th C. Yi Dynasty Korean Buddhist Painting 16 Deities

1444369
Korean
$5000

Japanese Antique 6 Panel Byobu Screen Painting of Tiger

1446641
Japanese
Price on Request

Antique Japanese 2 Panel Byobu Screen Mounted Noh Kimono Meiji period

1446900
Japanese
$3500

Japanese Antique 6 Panel Screen Painting of Pheasants in a Willow

1446917
Japanese
Price on Request

Large Antique Chinese Carved Lacquer Coromandel Screen with Ladies

1448542
Chinese
Price on Request

Tibetan Antique Tsakli Card with Painting of Canda-Vajrapani

1450779
Himalayan / Tibetan
$1275

Indo-Persian Antique Miniature Painting of a Hunting Party

1452014
Indian
$1200

Chinese Painting of a Pair of Ducks by Cui Zifan

1452416
Chinese
$4000

Chinese Antique Fan Painting of Rocks Formations

1452427
Chinese
$2000

Indian Antique Miniature Painting of Ardhanarishvara

1452771
Indian
SOLD

Japanese Antique 6-Panel Byobu Screen Painting of Pheasants and Stream

1454076
Japanese
$8000

Copyright ©2024 • Zentner Collection

Website Development & Marketing by Arcane Marketing

Schedule a Visit

We are Open By Appointment (In-person) 4 Days a week.

Currently scheduling Zoom and FaceTime meetings with clients for gallery tours and to view and discuss merchandise & projects.

Schedule a Visit