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Iwasa Matabei (1578-1650)

Monk Mongaku, from Heike Monogatari ('Tale of the Heike'), Edo period, early 17th century. This dramatic scene is taken from Heike monogatari ('Tale of the Heike'). Book 5, Kanjin-chô ('The Subscription List'), tells of the devout monk Mongaku who vowed to restore Jingôji temple, and travelled around collecting subscriptions to this end. When refused entrance to the palace of the Retired Emperor Go-Shirakawa (1053-1129), he burst in and disrupted the musical entertainment taking place. The present scroll depicts Lieutenant Sukeyuki of the palace guards, who has challenged the intruder, being thrown to the floor, his hat knocked from his head. Mongaku wields in his left hand the scroll requesting contributions, and in his right a dagger. The seals read 'Dô' and 'Shôi (Katsumochi)'. H:359 mm, W: 578mm. reg. no: AC 1946,0209,0.32.

Location British Museum/London/Great Britain

Unique Identifier ART366163

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 3459px × 2462px

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