Inamura Promontory moon at daybreak

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Inamura Promontory moon at daybreak (Inamurgasaki no akebono no tsuki) 

September 1886

Nitta Yoshisada (1301-1338) offers his treasured sword to the sea gods and asks them for a safe passage for his army.  The sea receded in answer to his prayers, enabling his soldiers to advance toward Kamakura. 

 

 

  

THE WARRIOR X

 

Taiso Yoshitoshi

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