Catalog Number |
CAS 1993-0010-0017 | ![]() |
Category | Visual Arts | |
Object Name | Votive plaque | |
Culture | Japanese | |
Global Region | East Asia | |
Country | Japan | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Yamaguchi Prefecture | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Shrine: Akama | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | 1985 | |
Collection Name | Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys) | |
Materials | Wood; Paint; Silk cord | |
Description | Flat, 5-sided plaque with painted battle scene at sea on front, showing portions of 7 boats manned by warriors; Inscription on reverse identifies scene as battle scene from Dannoura, an historic battle between two feudal clans that was fought in the straits between Honshu and Kyushu; Signed "Artist in Ise." | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 20.0, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 13.6 |