Benkei Collection

Saito Oniwakamaru, c1827. Private Collection

Japanese samurai warrior, Genkuro Yoshitsune and warrior monk, Saito Musashibo Benkei
SAMURAI, 12th CENTURY. Japanese samurai warrior, Genkuro Yoshitsune and warrior monk, Saito Musashibo Benkei. Woodblock print by Toyokuni Utagawa, early 19th century

Ichikawa Danjuro IX as Masashibo Benkei in Kanjincho, 1890. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Ichikawa Danjuro IX as Masashibo Benkei in Kanjincho, 1890

Gojo Bridge, an Episode from the Life of Yoshitsune, 1881. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Gojo Bridge, an Episode from the Life of Yoshitsune, 1881

Oniwakamaru Observing the Great Carp in the Pond, 10th month, 1889. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Oniwakamaru Observing the Great Carp in the Pond, 10th month, 1889. Series: New Forms of the Thirty-six Ghosts

Musashibo Benkei Battling with Young Ushiwaka on Gojo Bridge, 1878. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Musashibo Benkei Battling with Young Ushiwaka on Gojo Bridge, 1878. From A Mirror of Great Warriors of Japan

Ichikawa Danjuro IX as Musashibo Benkei in Kanjincho, 1887. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Ichikawa Danjuro IX as Musashibo Benkei in Kanjincho, 1887. From Lives of Modern People

Saito Oniwakamaru on a Carp, 1873. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Saito Oniwakamaru on a Carp, 1873. From Notes by Yoshitoshi

Actors as Otsu-e figures Fukurokuju and Benkei, c1850. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Actors as Otsu-e figures Fukurokuju and Benkei, c1850

Actor as Musashibo Benkei in Kanjincho, 1879. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Actor as Musashibo Benkei in Kanjincho, 1879. From News from the Kabuki Theater

Musashibo Benkei Fighting Nenoi Oyata, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Musashibo Benkei Fighting Nenoi Oyata, 1865. From Famous Fights between Brave Men

Portrait of Danjuro IX as Benkei in the Play Kanjincho, 1869. Creator: Toyohara Kunichika
Portrait of Danjuro IX as Benkei in the Play Kanjincho, 1869

Oniwakamaru Observing the Great Carp in the Pond, 1889. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Oniwakamaru Observing the Great Carp in the Pond, 1889. From New Forms of the Thirty-six Ghosts

Musashibo Benkei Brings the Captured Tosabo Shoshun to Yoshitsune in the Play Horikawa...c. 1782. Creator: Shunsho
Musashibo Benkei Brings the Captured Tosabo Shoshun to Yoshitsune in the Play Horikawa Youchi no Zu Uki-e Nimaitsuzuki, Japan, c. 1782

Cherry Well on the Benkei Moat outside Sakurada (Soto Sakurada Benkeibori sakura...c. 1843/47. Creator: Ando Hiroshige)
Cherry Well on the Benkei Moat outside Sakurada (Soto Sakurada Benkeibori sakura no i), from the series "Famous Places in the Eastern Capital (Toto meisho)", c. 1843/47

No. 9: Ushiwakamaru Defeats Musashibo Benkei at Gojo Bridge (Kyukai, Gojo no hashi... c. 1832/34)
No. 9: Ushiwakamaru Defeats Musashibo Benkei at Gojo Bridge (Kyukai, Gojo no hashi ni Ushiwakamaru Musashibo Benkei o fusu)

Benkei Moat from Soto-Sakurada to Kojimachi (Soto Sakurada Benkeibori Kojimachi)... 1856. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Benkei Moat from Soto-Sakurada to Kojimachi (Soto Sakurada Benkeibori Kojimachi), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1856

Oniwaka and Carp; Taira no Koremochi and the Demon, 1868. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Oniwaka and Carp; Taira no Koremochi and the Demon, 1868. Series: Valor in China and Japan

The Actors Ichikawa Ebizo II as Musashibo Benkei, Sakata Shintaro (?) as Soga no Goro, and... 1744
The Actors Ichikawa Ebizo II as Musashibo Benkei, Sakata Shintaro (?) as Soga no Goro, and Takigawa Kinya (?) as Soga no Juro in the play "Sazareishi Suehiro Genji

Yoshitsune and Benkei at Ataka barrier, 1765. Creator: Ran-u
Yoshitsune and Benkei at Ataka barrier, 1765

Ushiwakamaru (Minamoto no Yoshitsune) defeats Benkei in a game of sugoroku, c. 1825

Ushiwakamaru and Benkei fighting on Gojo Bridge, c. 1767. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Ushiwakamaru and Benkei fighting on Gojo Bridge, c. 1767

The Wrestling Match (parody of Ushikawamaru and Benkei), c. 1767

The Young Yoshitsune defeats Benkei at Gojo Bridge, c. 1848. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
The Young Yoshitsune defeats Benkei at Gojo Bridge, c. 1848

The Escape of Yoshitsune, c1760-1800, (1910). Creator: Iwamoto Konkwan
The Escape of Yoshitsune, c1760-1800, (1910). Metal tsuba by Iwamoto Konkwan of Yoshitune and Benkei, and their lives of daring and heroic deeds. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G

Benkeis Heroic Strength: Playfully Dragging the Bell of Mii Temple up Mount Hiei, ca 1845. Private Collection

Yoshitsune ichidaiki Gojo-no-hashi no zu, ca 1839. Creator: Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1797-1861)
Yoshitsune ichidaiki Gojo-no-hashi no zu (The fight between Yoshitsune and Benkei on the Gojo Bridge), ca 1839. Private Collection

No dance, Japan, 1904. The subject is Benkei and Yoshitsune. Saito Musashibo Benkei was a 12th century warrior monk who served Minamoto no Yoshitsune, a general of the Minamoto clan

Japenese Netsuke, The Two Heroes, Benkei and Yoshitune, 19th century. Musashibo Benkei (1155-1189), popularly called Benkei

Saito Musashibo Benkei (1155-1189), a Japanese warrior monk, holding a naginata, a long pole with a sword-like blade
YOSHITSUNE & BENKEI. Saito Musashibo Benkei (1155-1189), a Japanese warrior monk, holding a naginata, a long pole with a sword-like blade

Box Design Benkei Bell Edo period 1615-1868
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Benkei to kodomo (ataka no matsu), Benkei and a child (Ataka Pine). Nishimura, Shigenaga, 1697-1756, artist, [between 1716 and 1736], 1 print : woodcut, color; 33.8 x 15.6 cm

Benkeigani to tsubaki, Benkei crab and camellia. Katsushika, TaitAc II, approximately 1810-approximately 1853, artist, [between 1825 and 1830], 1 print : woodcut, color; 21.1 x 17.9 cm

GenkurAc Yoshitsune to MusashibAc Benkei, Genkuro Yoshitsune and Musashibo Benkei. Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1769-1825, artist, [between 1804 and 1818], 1 print : woodcut, color; 37.7 x 25.3 cm

1797-1858 1856. 22. 1 34. 7 Ando Benkei Hiroshige
Sotosakurada benkeibori kōjimachi, Benkei Moat from Soto-Sakurada to Kojimachi. Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, 1856. 1 print : woodcut, color ; 34.7 x 22.1 cm

Samurai warriors Genkuro Yoshitsune and Musashibo Benkei in full armour: Print c1810. Utagawa Toyokuni III (1786-1865) also called Utagawa Kunisada. Weapon Lance Pike Arrow Sword

(1155-1189). Japanese warrior monk. Benkei fighting another warrior. Woodcut by Masanobu Okumura, early 18th century
SAITO MUSASHIBO BENKEI (1155-1189). Japanese warrior monk. Benkei fighting another warrior. Woodcut by Masanobu Okumura, early 18th century

Benkei crab and camellia. Print shows two crabs and a camellia blossom. Date between 1825 and 1830

Benkei Moat from Soto-Sakurada to Kojimachi

Benkei and a child (Ataka Pine). Print shows the legendary monk warrior Benkei offering gifts to two children who have been gathering pine needles. Date between 1716 and 1736

Genkuro Yoshitsune and Musashibo Benkei. Print shows two samurai warriors. Date between 1804 and 1818

Benkei and Ushiwakamaru. Print shows the warrior-monk Benkei with a naginata (a long pole with sword-like blade) and Ushiwakamaru (Minamoto no Yoshitsune) holding a cloth over his head

Benkei; Cry of the crane. Prints show the samurai Benkei, full-length, fighting a warrior; and the envelope shows a crane flying, carrying in its beak a rod with tassels attached to each end

Benkei moat from Soto-Sakurada to Kojimachi Benkei moat from

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"Benkei: The Legendary Samurai Warrior" In this captivating woodblock print titled "Saito Oniwakamaru, c1827, " we catch a glimpse of the renowned Japanese samurai warrior, Genkuro Yoshitsune, alongside his loyal companion and warrior monk, Saito Musashibo Benkei. Created by Toyokuni Utagawa in the early 19th century, this artwork beautifully captures their strength and camaraderie. "The Actors Ichikawa Ebizo II as Musashibo Benkei, Sakata Shintaro (?) as Soga no Goro. . 1744" showcases the theatrical portrayal of these iconic characters by Torii Kiyonobu II. Their dynamic performances bring to life the legendary tales of bravery and honor that surround Yoshitsune and Benkei. One such tale is depicted in "Yoshitsune and Benkei at Ataka barrier, 1765. " Created by Ran-u, this woodblock print immortalizes their encounter at Ataka barrier where they face numerous challenges together with unwavering determination. Another intriguing depiction is seen in "Ushiwakamaru (Minamoto no Yoshitsune) defeats Benkei in a game of sugoroku, c. 1825. " This artwork portrays an unexpected twist as Ushiwakamaru outsmarts his formidable opponent through strategic gameplay. The intensity of their bond is further highlighted in "Ushiwakamaru and Benkei fighting on Gojo Bridge, c. 1767" by Suzuki Harunobu. As they engage in fierce combat on Gojo Bridge against all odds, their unyielding spirit shines through. However, not all portrayals are serious; some offer a lighthearted take like "The Wrestling Match (parody of Ushikawamaru and Benkei), c. 1767.