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| Keywords: Kashira Yoshihide - Fuchi with Kusunoki Masashige and his Son Masatsura - Walters 5111603A.jpg Kusunoki Masashige 1294-1336 was one of the commanders of the Imperial troops of Emperor Go-Daigo 1288-1339 at the Battle of Minato River in 1336 The emperor had regained control of the country from the Hôjô family who controlled the Kamakura shogunate but then faced a challenge from Ashikaga Takauji At Minato River the Ashikaga forces defeated Emperor Go-Daigo's army and were later able to establish the Ashikaga shogunate Masashige is shown here given a scroll containing information about military strategy to his son Masatsura 1336-1348 Masatsura was sent home by his father before the battle Masashige committed suicide after his defeat at Minato River On the reverse of the fuchi is a cherry tree in bloom This is part of a mounted set depicting warriors loyal to Emperor Go-Daigo 1st half Other date century 19 late Edo silver gold cm 4 2 accession number 51 1160 3A 20848 William T / Henry Walters Collection Baltimore date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by William T or Henry Walters Signature Yoshihide kao place of origin Edo present-day Tokyo Japan Walters Art Museum license Fuchi in the Walters Art Museum Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review Kashira Yoshihide | ||||
