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Kuniyoshi’s Heroes of China and Japan

A catalogue of the Ashmolean’s collection of warriors by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798-1861) by Oliver Impey and Mitsuko Watanabe (published Oxford, 2003).

Kuniyoshi’s Heroes of China and Japan by Oliver Impey and Mitsuko Watanabe

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The warrior Sasai Kyūzō Masayasu at the battle of Anegawa

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  • Kuniyoshi’s Heroes of China and Japan by Oliver Impey and Mitsuko Watanabe

    Kuniyoshi’s Heroes of China and Japan

    Sakai Kyūzō, 1555-1570, (here Sasai Kyūzō Masayasu) was Masanao's oldest son (see No.14) [EA1971.60]. When he was thirteen years old, he had taken part in his first battle, killing Tatebe Genhachirō, one of the powerful soldiers of the time. Kyūzō subsequently became one of the Nobunaga's favourite pages. In 1570, Kyūzō at the age of 15, went with his father Masanao to the battle of Anegawa, fought between Oda Nobunaga and Asai Nagamasa. Although Masanao withdrew from the battle, being unable to protect his camp against Asai's attack, Kyūzō fought desperately without retreating. Eventually, he was killed by gunfire as he tried to break into the camp of Nagamasa.

    This print shows 'Masayasu', enveloped in smoke, mowed down by a volley of musket-fire at the battle of Anegawa.
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