Set of five paintings on paper from the Tosa school, Japan, early Edo period (1603–1868)

Set of five paintings on paper from the Tosa school, Japan, early Edo period (1603–1868) Pigments and gold leaf on paper depicting palace scenes and battle scenes from the Genpei War, possibly drawn from the *Heike Monogatari*. This is most likely a *makimono* that was cut into sections, with various parts framed under glass (incomplete). Visible dimensions: from 22.3 x 16.2 to 32.7 x 22.2 cm Signs of wear, creases, water stains.

Category

Asian art

Location

Paris

Dimensions

H 32.7 × W 22.2 cm (image)