Japanese Print "September, 1971 – Procession at the Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine" by Nishijima, Takeshi
Artist:Nishijima, Takeshi
Title:September, 1971 – Procession at the Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine
Date:1970
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Source:Worcester Art Museum
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Description:
In mid-September, an archery contest is the highpoint of the Reitaisai festival at the Hachiman Shrine in Kamakura. The contest combines equestrian skills with mounted archery, a popular sport of early samurai warriors. Here two contestants in medieval dress are shown on horseback riding behind a portable Shinto shrine. A long bow is visible as well as quivers containing arrows on the backs of the riders.