Antique original woodblock print by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi.
This scene captures Nitta Shiro Tadatsune, a renowned samurai of the Kamakura period, standing in front of a cave engulfed in flames. He is dressed in an elegant patterned robe with a brown cloak, his sword tucked into his obi, and a traditional court cap on his head. He raises a flute to his lips, an unusual yet symbolic gesture in a moment of turmoil.
Behind him, vivid orange flames erupt from the dark cavern, contrasting...
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