Ikina (P0003)

$600.00

This print depicts the Yamato general Tsuki Tsuki no Kishi Ikina who was taken prisoner by the Silla forces from Korea. Ikina is defying the Silla commander who has ordered him to take down his pants, point his buttocks toward Japan and shout “Japanese generals, bite my ass.” Ikina’s response is to shout “King of Silla, eat my ass!” shocking the Silla commander, seen on the ground, who orders Ikina’s torture and death. Ikina is seen as an example of “obstinate courage.”

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Additional information

AKA

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Comments

Format is Oban tate-e. This is a first edition print. Comes sealed in presentation mat. Not examined outside of mat, but appears to be in very good condition. Excellent color and definition. No flaws or problems of note. Mat size is 16"x20". Provenance: from Arise (Paul Maclardy) of Clinton, MD. Asking price is $600.

Condition

Matted

Reference

The Lavenberg Collection

Artist

Dimensions

9.3"x13.5" sheet size including margins

Medium

Numbered

NA

Publisher

Matsuki Heikichi

Reference

The Lavenberg Collection

Signature

Signature "Yoshitoshi" and red seal "Taiso" in lower left of image