Secular Handscroll: Ban Dainagon Ekotoba
Title
Secular Handscroll: Ban Dainagon Ekotoba
Subject
Ban Dainagon Ekotoba. Section of the 1st handscroll; ink and color on paper. Late 12th century. Tokyo National Museum. Attributed to Tokiwa Mitsunaga.
Description
In response to the large fire in 866 at Kyoto, historically known as the Ōtenmon conspiracy, the retired Emperor Go-Shirakawa commissioned a set of emaki in 1177 to please the angry spirit of Tomo no Yoshio, the great counselor of the state, who is believed to have set fire to the Gates.
A brilliant display of artistry is employed to make the narrative effective to viewer and justly satisfy Tomo no Yoshio; stylistically the lithe calligraphic lines define the characters form and the application of the thick bright spots of color relate it to the technique original developed and utilized in the Tale of Genji scrolls.
A brilliant display of artistry is employed to make the narrative effective to viewer and justly satisfy Tomo no Yoshio; stylistically the lithe calligraphic lines define the characters form and the application of the thick bright spots of color relate it to the technique original developed and utilized in the Tale of Genji scrolls.
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