Japanese Print "Sōma's palace from the Zen Taiheiki" by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Artist:Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Title:Sōma's palace from the Zen Taiheiki
Date:2nd month, 1868
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Source:Worcester Art Museum
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Taira Masakado [Soma Shojiro] conquered many Kanto provinces (east-central Honshu Island) during the late 930s. Descended from Emperor Kammu, and following the "Way of the Bow and Horse" (Kyuba no michi), the arrogant Masakado became the first provincial aristocrat-warrior (tsuwamono) to seriously challenge the imperial court in Kyoto. He even declared himself 'The New Taira Emperor' and built Soma palace in Sashima, Shimosa province. The hangings of his main hall were decorated with a horse design. The horsemen of Kanto province were famous for their skills in
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