Tag: Prince Nagaya

Prince Nagaya’s Revenge

January 21, 2021 justin-david-hebert Comments Off

Season 4, Episode 6: Prince Nagaya’s Revenge

Fujiwaras Muchimaro (foreground) and Maro (behind). The eldest and youngest Fujiwara brothers respectively. Artist: Kikuchi Yōsai, Source: Kikuchi Yōsai, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Fujiwara Fusasaki, the second son of Fuhito. Artist: Kikuchi Yōsai, Source: Kikuchi Yōsai, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Fujiwara Umakai, the third son of Fuhito. Notice the sword at his hip, indicating his status as a military leader. Artist: Kikuchi Yōsai, Source: Public Domain

Tachibana Moroe, being carried on a palanquin by his servants. Artist: Kikuchi Yōsai, Source: Public Domain

Statue of Genbō displayed in Kofukuji Monastery. Originally scuplted in the late 1180s by Kōkei. Source: Public Domain

Kibi Makibi peaks out from behind a pillar. Artist: Kikuchi Yōsai, Source: Public Domain

Emperor Shōmu’s Early Years

January 18, 2021 justin-david-hebert Comments Off

Season 4, Episode 5: Emperor Shōmu’s Early Years

Emperor Shomu, creator unknown. Public Domain

A later ink painting of two Emishi, on the right.. Although this work originates in 1069, it still gives a good impression of the Yamato court’s impression of their northern neighbors. Author unknown, image public domain.