Japanese Print "Koma-kurabe banjo taiheiki 駒くらべ盤上太平棋 (Battle of the Chess Pieces: Prosperity and Peace across the Board)" by Utagawa Kuniyoshi

Japanese Print "Koma-kurabe banjo taiheiki 駒くらべ盤上太平棋 (Battle of the Chess Pieces: Prosperity and Peace across the Board)" by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, 歌川国芳 (Utagawa Kuniyoshi (歌川国芳))

Artist:Utagawa Kuniyoshi

Title:Koma-kurabe banjo taiheiki 駒くらべ盤上太平棋 (Battle of the Chess Pieces: Prosperity and Peace across the Board)

Date:1843 (7th month)

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Source:British Museum
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Woodblock triptych print, oban tate-e. A game of Japanese chess (shogi) represented as a battle with the pieces represented as warriors in armour wearing helmets.

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