{"product_id":"chikanobu-woodblock-print-triptych-satsuma-rebellion-saigo-takamori-battle-1877-ls-214","title":"Chikanobu Woodblock Print Triptych Satsuma Rebellion Saigo Takamori Battle 1877 LS#214","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYōshū Chikanobu \/ Toyohara Chikanobu — Triptych Woodblock Print \/ Nishiki-e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\"Fierce Battle at Otakemura, Nobeoka — Kagoshima Rebels Engaged\" (鹿児島ノ賊徒延岡大武村激戦図)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eJapan, Meiji 10 (1877)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA vivid and historically important nishiki-e triptych by Toyohara Chikanobu (楊洲齋周延), published in 1877 during or immediately following the Satsuma Rebellion — the last armed samurai uprising against the Meiji government. The composition depicts a chaotic cavalry and infantry battle set against autumn maples, with named principals identified in red title cartouches throughout. Saigo Takamori (西郷隆盛) is shown mounted at center; Kirino Toshiaki (桐野利秋) commands the right panel on horseback before the rising sun flag; Fuchibē Takakatsu (淵辺高勝) appears in the left panel. A female fighter on white horse (薩摩の女) is depicted in the left foreground — an unusual and dramatic detail. The right panel carries a large narrative text cartouche describing the engagement at Nobeoka, Miyazaki Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe colophon (image 6) bears the Meiji 10 censor seal, confirming contemporaneous publication. Engraved by Hori Mitei (彫ミ亭); published by Mizuno Keijiro, Tsuyu-cho, Ueno.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDimensions: each panel approximately 14\" × 9.5\" (36 × 24 cm); full triptych approximately 14\" × 28.5\" (36 × 72 cm) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eChikanobu (1838–1912) was among the most prolific and accomplished Meiji-period woodblock artists, with a particular strength in battle prints and bijin-ga. His Satsuma Rebellion series captures the collision of old samurai culture and the modernizing Meiji military with unusual immediacy — these prints were produced as the fighting was still unfolding, functioning as visual journalism for an avid urban audience. Named-figure battle triptychs from this series with intact censor seals and bright color are increasingly scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCondition: Very good; colors bright with minimal fading. Some light foxing consistent with age. No tears or significant creases. Unframed, three panels loose.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Consignment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50626243723581,"sku":"25C*LS214","price":355.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/2348\/3709\/files\/8DF9DBD8-C7B2-4B74-B4AA-C05E4D0BCC81.jpg?v=1755406929","url":"https:\/\/shogunsgallery.com\/products\/chikanobu-woodblock-print-triptych-satsuma-rebellion-saigo-takamori-battle-1877-ls-214","provider":"Shogun's Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}