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A Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) wood okimono of Yoshitsune fighting tengu.
28cm high to top of sword.
Signed.
Tengu
The tengu are a type of Japanese Yokai (spirit or mythalogical creature) often depicted with a beak and bird like features, they are dangerous but protective spirits of mountains and forests.
Yoshitsune
Yoshitsune was a real military commander in 10th Century Japan, he was one of the greatest and most popular fighters of his ear and is on of the most famous Samurai in Japan. There are many legends associated with him including one that he was taught his legendary fighting skills by the Tengu.
Dimensions
22cm highCondition report
ExcellentStock number
KP0028The BADA Standard
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