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Unknown — Minamoto no Yorimitsu and His Retainers Decapitate Shutendoji | Edo period, late 17th century
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Minamoto no Yorimitsu and His Retainers Decapitate Shutendoji | Edo period, late 17th century

A narrative artwork depicting the legendary story of Minamoto no Yorimitsu and his retainers vanquishing the demon Shutendoji. This late Edo period work illustrates a famous episode from Japanese folklore and warrior culture.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Fine Japanese Prints

December 9, 2022

Estimate: $5,000 – $8,000

Lot 1

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Collectors of Unknown

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Richard Caswell

2 owned

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Sebastián Naranjo

1 owned

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Jonah Handel

1 owned

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Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris

1 owned

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Ethan Elkins

1 owned

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Alex Capecelatro

2 spotted

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Mihail Lari

1 spotted

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Cleveland Museum of Art

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About this work

Unknown, Minamoto no Yorimitsu and His Retainers Decapitate Shutendoji | Edo period, late 17th century

A narrative artwork depicting the legendary story of Minamoto no Yorimitsu and his retainers vanquishing the demon Shutendoji. This late Edo period work illustrates a famous episode from Japanese folklore and warrior culture.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Folklore, Legend, Minamoto No Yorimitsu, Japanese Art, Shutendoji, Historical Narrative, Late 17th Century, Edo Period, Demon, Warriors

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Collected by

Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art