Japanese Samurai Art

Art depicting samurai and warriors in traditional attire, featuring dynamic poses and vibrant clothing patterns, showcasing historical Japanese culture.

Samurai with sake dish in hand, Minamoto no Yoshitsune sits on a brocade pillow with a sake cup in hand. In front of him is a ceremonial sake kettle, behind him typical New Year's decorations such as a miniature pine and plum tree with a crane and a turtle - all symbols for a long and happy life. With three poems, left sheet of a diptych, alcoholic drinks, trees: pine, Keisai Eisen (mentioned on object), Japan, 1825 - 1829, paper, colour woodcut, h 207 mm × w 188 mm

Miura Jiroemon Kangeune with a raised sword, falling on the basket, board 49. From the series: Biographies of the faithful Roninów / Seichū Gishhi Den

Samurai is the term for the military nobility of pre-industrial Japan. By the end of the 12th century, samurai became almost entirely synonymous with bushi, and the word was closely associated with the middle and upper echelons of the warrior class. The samurai followed a set of rules that came to be known as Bushidō. While they numbered less than ten percent of Japan's population, samurai teachings can still be found today in both everyday life and in martial arts such as Kendō, meaning the way of the sword.

Ichikawa Yaozo I in de rol van Hayano Kampei.The actor Ichikaiwa Yaozo I in the role of the warrior Hayano Kampi, barefoot and with two swords, with the right hand on a wooden gate beating.

Two Women, from the series Spring Poems on Ushiwaka for the Year of the Ox (Ushiwaka haru) 1805 Hishikawa Sōri Japanese. Two Women, from the series Spring Poems on Ushiwaka for the Year of the Ox (Ushiwaka haru) 54218

Woman sitting at bird cage. A woman in a black kimono is sitting at a mortar where vegetables lie next to. To the right of her is a bird cage. She is probably food to prepare for the nightingale that is in the cage. With one poem.

An Actor of the Ichimura Line Sitting on a Shogi (Wooden Bench) and Holding a Pipe Ippyotei Yoshikuni Japanese. An Actor of the Ichimura Line Sitting on a Shogi (Wooden Bench) and Holding a Pipe 54928

Kabuki Actors Arashi Ryūzō II and Segawa Kikunojō III ca. 1790 Katsukawa Shunkō Japanese. Kabuki Actors Arashi Ryūzō II and Segawa Kikunojō III 36806

Twenty-Four Japanese examples or Philial Piety for the Honchôren. Two noblemen in courtary greet each other. Due to the opened doors, a second departure can be seen in which two-sitting nobles. The collection of sand and pebbles (Shasekishû) is an anthology of 134 humorous Buddhist stories, composed between 1279 and 1283 by the Monnik Mujû (1226-1312). With one poem.

Samurai is the term for the military nobility of pre-industrial Japan. By the end of the 12th century, samurai became almost entirely synonymous with bushi, and the word was closely associated with the middle and upper echelons of the warrior class. The samurai followed a set of rules that came to be known as Bushido. While they numbered less than ten percent of Japan's population, samurai teachings can still be found today in both everyday life and in martial arts such as Kendo, meaning the way of the sword.

Samurai with sake dish in hand, Minamoto no Yoshitsune sits on a brocade pillow with a sake cup in hand. In front of him is a ceremonial sake kettle, behind him typical New Year's decorations such as a miniature pine and plum tree with a crane and a turtle - all symbols for a long and happy life. With three poems, left sheet of a diptych, alcoholic drinks, trees: pine, Keisai Eisen (mentioned on object), Japan, 1825 - 1829, paper, colour woodcut, h 207 mm × w 188 mm

Paraining Courisane. A Courtisane in a kimono decorated with different weapons from Kabuki actor families, with a row of umbrelus in gold in the background. With one poem.

Actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV If the Marskramer Amaiyoshi No Gorohachi, actually Sagami No Jiro in disguise, with his elbow resting on one of the two food stalls; In his right hand a range.

The dignitary Tachibana Mitsusada and a dog unknown

Children washing a suzuri, i.e. a dish for grinding ink. Month of July /Shichigatsu suzuri arai, from the a series presenting children's activities during the twelve months Kitao, Shigemasa (1738 1820)

Ogura imitation of the one hundred poems. Sukune Tarô with the poor about each other, thoughtful, while his wife is tarta no mae behind him. Scene from a Kabukite team. Poem by Nôin Hôshi.

The First Nakamura Nakazo in the Role of Shimada no Hachizo April 1783 Katsukawa Shunkō Japanese. The First Nakamura Nakazo in the Role of Shimada no Hachizo 36645

Woman with dragon. A woman in Chinese traditional costume on a dragon. The woman could be the goddess bents or the Chinese goddess of the West, Hsi Wang Mu. With two poems.

Green; Ao; Five colors of the vletse world; Ukiyo Goshiki Awase. Young woman with red bow and blue decoration in hair, witching to white paper bird hanging on green bamboo branch which she wears in her right hand over the shoulder.

The Actor Azuma Tōzō I as a Woman Carrying Two Bird Cages 1768 Torii Kiyomitsu Japanese. The Actor Azuma Tōzō I as a Woman Carrying Two Bird Cages 56606

. A mechanical doll (Karakuri Ningyô) with movable eyes and mouth, with two dolls from Chinese boys (Karako) in his hands. These types of dolls were popular during the EDO period (1600-1868). With two poems.

The actors Iwai kumesaburō III as Kaguramiko and Katoka Gadō III as a face behind, Yatsuyotaka. .

The Actor Otani Hiroji as Honda Harunaga ca. 1745 Torii Kiyomasu I Japanese. The Actor Otani Hiroji as Honda Harunaga 55035

The Taoist Immortal Huang Zhuping (Kôshôhei) changing a stone into a goat; from the series: Kotobuki goban-no uchi (Five examples of longevity). Yanagawa, Shigenobu (1787 - 1832), graphic artist

A Fashionable Female Version of the Shikisanban Dance (Furyu onna shikisanban) 1783-1794 Japan. Color woodblock print; oban . Utagawa Toyokuni I

Three women one dressed as a the monk warrior Benkei, from the series: Performance during the Niwaka Festival KITAGAWA, UTAMARO (1753 1806)

Bando Hikosaburo as Hanaregoma Chokichi Holding His Black Horse ca. 1756 Torii Kiyomitsu Japanese. Bando Hikosaburo as Hanaregoma Chokichi Holding His Black Horse 56498

Sarugaku, literally 'monkey music', was a form of theatre popular in Japan during the 11th to 14th centuries. It originated from 'sangaku', a form of entertainment reminiscent of the modern-day circus, consisting mostly of acrobatics, juggling, and pantomime, sometimes combined with drum dancing. It came from China to Japan in the 8th century and there mingled with indigenous traditions, particularly the harvest celebrations of Dengaku. Dengaku were rustic Japanese celebrations that can be classified into two types: those that developed as a musical accompaniment to rice planting observances and the Dengaku dances that developed in conjunction with Sangaku. The Dengaku celebrated for rice planting were performed by villagers either at the new year or during the planting season in early summer. It was only in the 14th century that these dances were brought to the cities and incorporated into Noh theatre. Dengaku was closely linked with the native Japanise religion of Shinto. Ritualistic

Twenty-Four Japanese examples or Philial Piety for the Honchôren. The warrior ôkura Ubain Yorifusa and the kneelt at the feet of Minamoto No Yoritomo (1147-1199). With one poem.

Actor Ichikaiwa Danjuro IV in the role of the Spirit KI No Natora. Man with wild hairos and in gray dress, a large stick with both hands holding.

Actor Sawamura Sojuro II ready to fight. Actor, the top of his kimono pulled out, two swords are grabbed.

Geisha Girl Hurrying with a Maid Servant Who is Carrying a Shamisen Box Teisai Hokuba Japanese. Geisha Girl Hurrying with a Maid Servant Who is Carrying a Shamisen Box 53982

Old Fisherman Carrying a Basket of Salmon 19th century Kubo Shunman Japanese. Old Fisherman Carrying a Basket of Salmon 54024

The actor Actor Ichikawa Monnosuke in a ceremonial dress

Empress Jingu (left), and Her Minister Takenouchi no Sukune (right) 1785-1789 Japan. Color woodblock print; koban . Katsukawa Shun'ei

Washi myojin, Year of the cook: Washi Myojin Shrine., Yajima, Gogaku, active 19th century, artist, between 1818 and 1830, 1 print : woodcut, color ; 21.3 x 18.8 cm., Print shows a woman, full-length, standing a young man holding a rake with slips of paper attached as a portable shrine or possibly prayer offerings to Buddha; page patterned with blossoms.

The Actors Segawa Kikunojo III as Koito, Sawamura Sojuro III as the monk Sainenbo, and Ichikawa Monnosuke II as the monk Renseibo, in the shosa "Mata Saku Hana Museume Dojoji," performed at the Nakamura Theater in the fourth month, 1783. Torii Kiyonaga; Japanese, 1752-1815. Date: 1783. Dimensions: 38.2 x 25.2 cm. Color woodblock print; oban. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA.

The Actor Ichikawa Omezo as a Samurai with Two Swords 1743-1812 Katsukawa Shunkō Japanese. The Actor Ichikawa Omezo as a Samurai with Two Swords 56022

Two women on pilgrimage. Two women recurring from a temple visit, the judge holds a piece of bamboo and pipe, the left a big hat and bamboo stick. With two poems.

Actor As Courtier.kabuki actor Nakajima Miho-Emon II disguised as Hoveling. Under his arm he wears a straw mat, in which he probably hides a sword. The pattern of hats on his clothing refers to the seven treasures and would make him invisible. On his head the typical court hat. The red make-up around his eyes emphasizes strength and perseverance exingement.

Kumasaka; One hundred aspects of the moon; Tsuki hyakushi. Spirit dressed up with noh mask and exuberant yellow, red and green colored noh costume, a halberd in his right hand holding; Against dark blue background.

The actor Nakamura Utaemon IV (former Shikan) as a spirit of the Efeus. .

The actor Actor Ichimura Uzaemon with a cane and a bird

The Actor Nakayama Kojuro VI as Osada no Taro Kagemune (in Reality Hatcho Tsubute no Kiheiji), in the Guise of a Lamplighter of Gion Shrine, in Act Three from Part One of the Play Yukimotsu Take Furisode Genji (Snow-Covered Bamboo Genji in Long Sleeves), Performed at the Nakamura Theater from the First Day of the Eleventh Month, 1785 1780-1790 Japan. Color woodblock print; hosoban . Katsukawa Shunsho

Pilgrim. Old pilgrim with large yellow walking stick, looking at eleven haikus (poem from 17 syllables).

A girl in front of the chapel in the rain Harunobu, Suzuki (1724 1770)

Mother and Child by Gourd Trellis in Moonlight Mother and Child by Gourd Trellis in Moonlight. Color woodblock print on paper, 8 1/4 x 7 1/16 in. (21 x 17.9 cm). Asian Art

Yakusha no hanami, Actors viewing cherry blossoms., Shunkosai, Hokushu, active approximately 1810-1850, artist, between ca. 1818 and 1830, 1 print : woodcut, color ; 37.2 x 24 cm., Print shows four actors looking at a frog near a blossoming cherry tree; the two actors standing next to the tree may be Kataoka Nizaemon VII and, in the onnagata role, Fujikawa Tomokichi II.

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History of Kamakura: Visitors to Hoshinoi Well 19th century Totoya Hokkei Japanese. History of Kamakura: Visitors to Hoshinoi Well 54812

Temple Servant Leading a White Horse, 1810 print A female tempeliaar with courtmuts (Eboshi) and a kimono on which pine branches for the New Year are depicted. She leads a fungus on the reins to a bridge. The horse is a ceremonial New Year's gift for the temple. With two poems. paper color woodcut horse

The Fifth Ichikawa Danjuro as a Kago Bearer Standing Near a Mile Post ca. 1783-84 Katsukawa Shunshō　川春章 Japanese. The Fifth Ichikawa Danjuro as a Kago Bearer Standing Near a Mile Post 36815

The Actor Otani Hiroji III in a Stage Pose (Mie) before a Shrine Gateway 1764-1775 Japan. Color woodblock print; hosoban . Katsukawa Shunsho

Man folds miniature kimonos. A man in a kimono with a geometric pattern and dragon motif, is bent beside a komfoor where a pipe is next to it. With the stack of fabric to the right of him, he folds small, short kimonos, so-called 'Happi`s'. In the background a low room screen with an image of plum blossom. The dragon motif on his kimono probably refers to the new year of the dragon, 1832. With two poems.

The Third Sawamura Sojuro & the Second Ichikawa Monnosuke as Buddhist Monks 1791 Katsukawa Shunshō　川春章 Japanese. The Third Sawamura Sojuro & the Second Ichikawa Monnosuke as Buddhist Monks 36915

Three Komuso Monks The Actors Ichikawa Ebizo (Danjuro V) as Kudo Suketsune (right), Ichikawa Monnosuke II as Soga no Juro Sukenari (center), and Ichikawa Omezo I as Soga no Goro Tokimune (left), in Act Six of the Play Waka Murasaki Edokko Soga (Pale Purple Soga, Edo Style), Performed at the Ichimura Theater from the Twenty-third Day of the First Month, 1792 1787-1797 Japan. Color woodblock print; hosoban; triptych . Katsukawa Shunsho

Three Actors Torii Kiyomasu II Japanese Edo period (1615-1868)

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as the Renegade Monk Dainichibo in the Play Edo Meisho Midori Soga, Performed at the Morita Theater in the First Month, 1779 1774-1784 Japan. Color woodblock print; hosoban . Katsukawa Shunsho

Utensils with Decorations for the New Year 19th century Ryūryūkyo Shinsai Japanese. Utensils with Decorations for the New Year 54159

Ichikawa Danjuro Fifth as a Komuso Holding a Basket-Hat in His Right Hand ca. 1775 Katsukawa Shunshō　川春章 Japanese. Ichikawa Danjuro Fifth as a Komuso Holding a Basket-Hat in His Right Hand 36468

Teraoka Heemon Nobuyuki pouring water, board 18. From the series: Biographies of the faithful Roninów / Seichū Gishi Den

Ogura imitation of the one hundred poems. Tamamo no mae, the very intelligent and beautiful concubine from Emperor Toba. In the background two bending court values with swords Tamamo no Mae in reality, a magic fox, which is known as a transmission exchanger in Japanese legends. Scene from a Kabukite team. Poem by funya no asayasu.

A Court Lady under a Willow Tree, c. 1790 - c. 1800 print A woman wears her kimono like a veil. A fence behind her. With two poems. paper color woodcut standing figure - AA - female human figure. trees

Kabuki actors play the role of 47 Ronin (Seichū gishi den) Utagawa Kunisada Japanese. Kabuki actors play the role of 47 Ronin (Seichū gishi den) 55727

The actors Sawamura Gernosuke and Wai Kumesaburo in the roles of young men at a well Utagawa, toyokuni (1769 1825)

Koto (Japanese Harp) and Sho (Reed Organ) 19th century Kubo Shunman Japanese. Koto (Japanese Harp) and Sho (Reed Organ) 54725

Ogura imitation of the one hundred poems. Fujiya iazaemon with drum, in a kimono made from love letters. Izaemon had expired to poverty and only had a paper kimono made of old love letters and red undercours of his former loved one to wear. Scene from a Kabukite team. Poem by the mother of Udaishô michitsuna.

Actor Ichikaiwa Ebizo II in a Shibaraku role. Actor in red robe on which white square family crest with langoustine, referring to his name. Print on the occasion of the name change of the actor: from Matsumoto Koshiro II to Ichikawa Ebizo II.

Samurai is the term for the military nobility of pre-industrial Japan. By the end of the 12th century, samurai became almost entirely synonymous with bushi, and the word was closely associated with the middle and upper echelons of the warrior class. The samurai followed a set of rules that came to be known as Bushid. While they numbered less than ten percent of Japan's population, samurai teachings can still be found today in both everyday life and in martial arts such as Kend, meaning the way of the sword.

Praying Hôjô No Tokimasa. Edelman Hôjô No Tokimasa (1135-1215) on a terrace by the sea, praying with folded hands. He is wearing a green kimono and a black high court hat (Eboshi). With two poems.

The not yet opened red; Mikaibeni; A series for the Hanazono poets association; Hanazono bantsuzuki. Folded ceremonial robe of brocade and a court hat (eboshi) on a standard. Especially plum blossom against a green background. With three poems.

Chinese woodcut: Qigong exercise to treat heart pain

Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II in the role of Soga No Goro with fox fall. Actor in the role of Soga No Goro, in kimono with pattern of butterflies and calligraphy, a fox fall holding, in which mouse as a lure; Flowers in the background.

The Actors Ichikawa Danjuro I (right) 1660-1704 and Nakamura Denkuro II (left) 1719-1777 in Unidentified Roles Katsukawa Shunshō　川春章 Japanese. The Actors Ichikawa Danjuro I (right) 1660-1704 and Nakamura Denkuro II (left) 1719-1777 in Unidentified Roles 56062

Hitsuji kuramae hachiman, Year of the ram (or sheep): Kuramae Hachiman Shrine., Yajima, Gogaku, active 19th century, artist, between 1818 and 1830, 1 print : woodcut, color ; 21.4 x 18.9 cm., Print shows two travelers, full-length, standing in front of a shrine with a large picture of a ram on it; page patterned with blossoms.

Japan, Temple print for the Kitanoyama temple, verso - stamped, Shinto priest, sitting on a dais., print, prints, Japan (collection), height 134 mm, width 110 mm, print maker, printmaker, paper, woodcut

Prince Genji and Yugao. Two women, one a white banner wearing, and a girl with tray in hands, next to carriage; under yellow cloud pattern.

Courtisane Makino uit het Sansho huis; Sanshoya Makino.Courtisane with pointed hat, a shamisen (Japanese string instrument) clenched during the Gion Festival in Kyoto.

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Kume no Heinaizaemon Disguised as the Street Fortune-teller Kosaka Jinnai, in the Play Kotobuki Banzei Soga, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the Fifth Month, 1783 1778-1788 Japan. Color woodblock print; hosoban; center or right sheet of triptych . Katsukawa Shunsho

A Woman Holding a Fan Performing a Dance, Eisenan Kanemori, 1797 print The actor Segawa Kikunojô III (1751-1810) dances the "Shiki Sanbasô". His name is written incorrectly on the print as Sengawa or ôgigawa. Above the actor and on the Kimono the guise of the actor family. On his Kimono further the long and short months before the year 1797. On the fan the symbol of the Yomogawa and emblem of the Kasumiren. With three poems. paper color woodcut ballet group; dancers on the stage

The Actors Ichimura Uzaemon IX as the footman Gunsuke and Sakata Sajuro I as Yamaga no Sashiro in the play Iro Jogo Mitsugumi Soga, performed at the Ichimura Theater in the first month, 1765 1765 Japan . Torii Kiyomitsu I

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozō III as Fuwa Banzaemon in a Thunder Robe, Playing with a Fan 1794 Katsukawa Shun'ei 川春英 Japanese. The Actor Ichikawa Yaozō III as Fuwa Banzaemon in a Thunder Robe, Playing with a Fan 55321

The actor Ichikawa Ebizo in the role of Kumageo Rensho with a fan and a rosary Kunisada, UTAGAWA (1786 1864)

A Daimyo Talking to One of His Retainers Katsukawa Shunkō Japanese. A Daimyo Talking to One of His Retainers 56540

Actor Otani HiroMon III as villain. Actor, in green and orange kimono on which circle patterns, with sword in left hand looking at packed object on table.

China: 'Court Ladies Wearing Flowered Headdresses'. Detail of handscroll painting by Zhou Fang (c. 730-800), late 8th century. Consort Yang Yuhuan (719-756), often known as Yang Guifei (Guifei being the highest rank for imperial consorts), known briefly by the Taoist nun name Taizhen, is famous as one of the Four Beauties of ancient China. She was the beloved consort of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang during his later years. During the Anshi Rebellion, as Emperor Xuanzong was fleeing from the capital Chang'an, she was murdered because his guards blamed her cousin Yang Guozhong for the rebellion.

Lady walking, holding robes up with right hand (Shenshu), 1770, Woodcuts, Page from book

C19 Chinese MS moxibustion point chart: Malign attack

The Brine Maidens, Matsukaze and Murasame. 1520. text. Manuscripts, Illustrations. Spencer Collection. Dance , Japan, Nô plays, Manuscripts, Japanese

Ono no Komachi Praying for Rain ca. 1791 Chōbunsai Eishi Japanese In this sophisticated image of beauties enjoying an outing, the original content of the theme is intentionally obscured. Only the rain and the small boat in the distance refer to the Kabuki play Komachi Praying for Rain. The lushness of the summer scene and the fresh beauty of the women are subtly enhanced by the avoidance of color in the monochrome print.Throughout his career, Chōbunsai Eishi, son of a samurai family, focused exclusively on the subject of elegant women.. Ono no Komachi Praying for Rain 51091

The God Jurôjin; JURô; A parody of the seven gods of happiness; Mitate Shichifukujin. A seated Courtisane. The pipe in her hand and the goat on her kimono are the attributes of the luckhood Jurôjin. With two poems.

Yoshitsune a serenade bringing to Joruri Hime .. Joruri Hime standing, in doorway, with hand in front of mouth, accompanied by honf belt, sitting on porch and maid with tray in hands, looking at pointing lady.

Yoshiwara women walking in the Naka no cho, the principal street of the quarter., 1776, Woodcuts., 8 1/2 x 11 3/4 in. (21.6 x 29.8 cm)

Kusunoki Masashige Reading to His Troops at the Temple Shitennōji. Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (Japan, 1839-1892). Japan, 1878, November. Prints; woodblocks. Color woodblock print

Acumoxa chart: Location of the youmen and jiaoxin points

Uma oji - Year of the horse. Print shows a woman standing beneath a tree, wearing kimono and geta, holding a large tray or cover. A large pot or cistern is overflowing next to the tree; page patterned with blossoms.

The Fifth Ichikawa Danjuro as a Samurai of High Rank Katsukawa Shunshō　川春章 Japanese. The Fifth Ichikawa Danjuro as a Samurai of High Rank 36910

The Fifth Ichikawa Danjuro as a Court Noble (Kuge) 1773 Katsukawa Shunshō　勝川春章 Japanese. The Fifth Ichikawa Danjuro as a Court Noble (Kuge) 36867

Difference between an eight-year-old boy and Confucius; Hasai no ko to kôshi no mouth; Additional stories from UJI; Uji Shûi Monogatari. The Chinese philosopher Confucius (Kôshi) in conversation with a little boy standing for him. Behind them a waterfall and emerging sun. Left rocks and branches of a pine. With two poems. This image refers to the story of the boy who asked Confucius what was gone, the city of Lo Yang, or the place where the sun goes down. After the philosopher had given him the obvious answer, the boy did not brought the place where you can see the place underneath, but not the city of Lo Yang.

Sumo is a competitive full-contact sport where a wrestler (rikishi) attempts to force another wrestler out of a circular ring (dohyo) or to touch the ground with anything other than the soles of the feet. The sport originated in Japan, the only country where it is practiced professionally. It is generally considered to be a gendai budo (a modern Japanese martial art), though this definition is incorrect as the sport has a history spanning many centuries. Many ancient traditions have been preserved in sumo, and even today the sport includes many ritual elements, such as the use of salt purification, from the days when sumo was used in the Shinto religion. Life as a rikishi is highly regimented, with rules laid down by the Sumo Association. Most sumo wrestlers are required to live in communal 'sumo training stables' known in Japanese as heya where all aspects of their daily livesfrom meals to their manner of dressare dictated by strict tradition.

Portrait of Buddha, Wang Zhen, Chinese, 1867 - 1938, 52 x 22 in. (132.08 x 55.88 cm) (image), Ink and color on silk, China

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