Design
from the series Chiyū shiryaku zukai
「智勇史略図解」
Signature
尾形耕一画
Ogata Kōitsu ga
Other Text
六孫王経基大鹿を射る ... したりとぞ
㊂ 山本
㊃ 中原
㊄ 太田
㊅ 上り
Rokuson'o Tsunemoto ōshika o iru ... shitari to zo
Commentary
Rokuson'o (the "sixth prince") was a childhood name for Minamoto no Tsunemoto 源經基, a tenth-century samurai and Imperial Prince. An extensive discussion of the story of his killing of the sika deer can be found on this page at the Lavenberg Collection.
Dimensions
Horizontal chūban;
23.5 × 17.9 cm
(9.3 × 7.1 in)
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[Pictures from an exhibtion showcasing other designs from this series]