Taira Collection

Storm Wind at Togakushi, 1868. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Storm Wind at Togakushi, 1868. Series: Eight Views with Fine Tales of Warriors. Taira no Koremori Ason

The Great Battle at Ichinotani during the Genpei Wars (Ichinotani Genpei Okassen), 1853. Creator: Yoshikazu
The Great Battle at Ichinotani during the Genpei Wars (Ichinotani Genpei Okassen) (image 2 of 3), 1853

The Naval Battle of Dannoura in the Reign of Antoku, Eightieth Emperor, 1880. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Naval Battle of Dannoura in the Reign of Antoku, Eightieth Emperor, 1880. From A Simple Illustrated History of Japan

The Great Battle at Yashima, 1883. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Great Battle at Yashima, 1883

Tadamori and the Oil Thief, 1882. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Tadamori and the Oil Thief, 1882. From Sketches by Yoshitoshi

Taira no Shigemori Sending Gold to China, 1878. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Taira no Shigemori Sending Gold to China, 1878. From A Mirror of Great Warriors of Japan

Yoshitsune Leaps Over Eight Boats at Dannoura Bay during the Battle of Yashima, 19th century

The Great Battle at Ichinotani during the Genpei Wars (Ichinotani Genpei Okassen), 1853. Creator: Yoshikazu
The Great Battle at Ichinotani during the Genpei Wars (Ichinotani Genpei Okassen) (image 3 of 3), 1853

The Great Battle at Ichinotani during the Genpei Wars (Ichinotani Genpei Okassen), 1853. Creator: Yoshikazu
The Great Battle at Ichinotani during the Genpei Wars (Ichinotani Genpei Okassen) (image 1 of 3), 1853. The Great Battle at the Minamoto

Munemori Visiting Chikubu Island in the play Nunobiki Monogatari (Munemori Chikubushima mo... 1854)
Munemori Visiting Chikubu Island in the play Nunobiki Monogatari (Munemori Chikubushima mode, Nunobiki Monogatari), section of a sheet from the series "Reflections of Dramas in Cutouts

The Actor Ichikawa Danzo III as Kamakura no Gongoro Kagemasa (?) in the Play Otokoyama... c. 1768. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Danzo III III as Kamakura no Gongoro Kagemasa (?) in the Play Otokoyama Yunzei Kurabe (?), Performed at the Ichimura Theater (?) in the Eleventh Month, 1768 (?), Japan, c. 1768

The Actor Bando Mitsugoro I as Taira no Tadamori Disguised as a Potted-Plant Seller in... c. 1776. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Bando Mitsugoro I as Taira no Tadamori Disguised as a Potted-Plant Seller in the Play Sakuya Kono Hana no Kaomise, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1776, Japan, c

No. 3: Yoshitsune's Night Attack Against the Taira Army at the Battle of Mount Mikus... c. 1832/34
No. 3: Yoshitsune's Night Attack Against the Taira Army at the Battle of Mount Mikusa (Sankai, Mikusa gassen Yoshitsune Heijin batsu yoru utsu)

The Utter Defeat of the Taira Clan in the Great Genpei War at Akama Bay in Nagato... c. 1845
The Utter Defeat of the Taira Clan in the Great Genpei War at Akama Bay in Nagato Province (Nagato no Akama no ura ni oite Genpei ogassen Heike ichimon kotogotoku horobiru zu), c. 1845

Sasaki Moritsuna Asking Fisherman to Reveal the Shallows Where His Troops can Cross and At... 1884
Sasaki Moritsuna Asking Fisherman to Reveal the Shallows Where His Troops can Cross and Attack the Taira Forces at Fujito in Bizen Province

Sanjusangen-do - a Buddhist temple of the Tendai sect in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto, Japan. The temple was founded in 1164 by Taira no Kiyomori for the cloistered Emperor Go-Shirakawa

Tayra, Eira barbara (Taira, Mustela barbara). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Basire after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith of a specimen in Paris Museum from Edward Griffiths

Battle at Rokuhara, from The Tale of the Heiji Rebellion (Heiji monogatari)... 14th century
Battle at Rokuhara, from The Tale of the Heiji Rebellion (Heiji monogatari), first quarter of the14th century. Battles between the Minamoto and Taira military clans that took place in late 1159

The poet Taira no Kanemori, c1610, (1924). Creator: Hon ami Koetsu
The poet Taira no Kanemori, c1610, (1924). The Japanese poet Taira no Kanemori (died 991 AD), from " Thirty-Six Immortal Poets" (Sanjurokkasen) by Hon ami Koetsu

BATTLE OF YASHIMA, 1185. Minamoto no Yoshitsune leads a small force of Minamoto soldiers in a surprise attack against the Taira army. Woodcut triptych by Utagawa Yoshitora, 1855

Yashima dannoura kassen, Battle at Yashima Dannoura. Utagawa, Yoshitora, active 1850-1870, artist, 1855. 1 print (3 sheets) : woodcut, color; 34 x 23.3 cm (left panel), 33.7 x 23.6 cm (center panel)

Iwai shijyaku no mukan no tayA atsumori, The actor Iwai Shijaku in the role of Mukan TayA Atsumori. Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1786-1865, artist, [between 1830 and 1835], 1 print : woodcut

Taira no Kanemori, Suzuki, Harunobu, 1725?-1770, artist, [between 1767 and 1769], 1 print : woodcut, color; 27 x 20.5 cm. Print shows a mother reclining next to her child

Taikenmon genpei kassen no zu, Battle between the Minamoto and the Taira at Taiken Gate. Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1786-1865, artist, [1817 or 1818], 1 print (2 sheets) : woodcut

Kurikaradani Acg[k]assen zu, The great battle at Kurikara Valley. Katsukawa, Shuntei, 1770-1820, artist, [181-], 1 print (3 sheets) : woodcut, color; 37.1 x 25.4 cm (left panel)

Kumagai Nnaozane to Taira no Atsumori, The warriors Kumagai Naozane and Taira no Atsumori. [between 1811 and 1830], 1 print : woodcut, color; 37.5 x 25.4 cm

Saga gorAc mitsutoki, The warrior saga GorAc Mitsutoki. Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861, artist, [between 1844 and 1848], 1 print : woodcut, color; 35.3 x 24.3 cm

Taira no munemori mikazuki osen ebizako no jA, Actors in the roles of Taira no Munemori, Mikazuki Osen, and Ebizako no JA'

Nasu no yoichi naozane to atsumori, Nasu no Yoichi; Atsumori and Naozane. Adachi, GinkAc, active 1870-1900, artist, 1885. 2 prints (1 sheet) : woodcut, color; 36 x 24.2 cm

Japanese warrior, portrayed by actor Iwai Shijaku in an 1830s performance
TAIRA ATSUMORI (1169-1184). Japanese warrior, portrayed by actor Iwai Shijaku in an 1830s performance, riding on horseback through crashing waves to escape the Minamoto warriors

(1152-1185). Japanese warrior, one of the chief commanders of the Taira Clan
TAIRA NO TOMOMORI (1152-1185). Japanese warrior, one of the chief commanders of the Taira Clan. The ghost of Tomomori crashing through waves to avenge the Taira naval defeat by the Minamoto forces

Also known as the battle of Tonamiyama. Suprise attack by the Minamoto clan against the Taira clan at the Kurikara Pass
BATTLE OF KURIKARA, 1183. Also known as the battle of Tonamiyama. Suprise attack by the Minamoto clan against the Taira clan at the Kurikara Pass during the Genpei War, 1183

Japanese poet. Kanemori immortalized on the Scrolls of Thirty-Six Poets, early-13th century
TAIRA NO KANEMORI (?-991). Japanese poet. Kanemori immortalized on the Scrolls of Thirty-Six Poets, early-13th century

Taira no Kiyomori. Print shows the warrior Taira no Kiyomori sitting, holding a sword, has a vision of a demon looking through a window. Date 188-

The warriors Kumagai Naozane and Taira no Atsumori. Print shows two warriors on horseback with bow and arrows. Date between 1811 and 1830

Taira no Kanemori. Print shows a mother reclining next to her child and an elderly woman sitting nearby. Date between 1767 and 1769

Actors in the roles of Taira no Munemori, Mikazuki Osen, and Ebizako no Ju. Print shows three actors in a line, the one in the middle is wearing oversized garments

Taira no Tomomori. Print shows the ghost of Taira no Tomomori crashing through waves to avenge the Taira naval defeat by the Minamoto forces during the Genpei War. Date 188-

Battle between the Minamoto and the Taira at Taiken Gate. Print shows a battle scene involving mostly cavalry with some hand-to-hand combat. Date 1817 or 1818

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Taira, a name that echoes through the annals of Japanese history, holds tales of triumph and tragedy. The Great Genpei War at Akama Bay in Nagato stands as a testament to the utter defeat suffered by the Taira Clan. Utagawa Kuniyoshi's artwork immortalizes this fateful event, capturing the intensity and despair that engulfed those involved. In 1884, Mizuno Toshikata depicted Sasaki Moritsuna seeking guidance from fishermen to find shallow waters for his troops to cross. This scene exemplifies the strategic prowess employed during times of conflict, where every advantage was sought after with unwavering determination. Founded in 1164 by Taira no Kiyomori for Emperor Go-Shirakawa, Sanjusangen-do temple in Kyoto bears witness to both spiritual devotion and political influence. It serves as a reminder of Taira's legacy beyond warfare – their contributions shaping Japan's cultural landscape. The mention of Tayra brings us closer to nature – Eira barbara being an enchanting creature found in South America. Just like these animals traverse their habitat with grace and agility, so did the Taira Clan navigate treacherous battlefields throughout history. Evelyn Paul's artwork transports us back to ancient times when Yoshitune and Benkei faced off against ghostly warriors from the Taira Clan. Their encounter showcases not only physical combat but also delves into supernatural realms where legends intertwine with reality. The Battle at Rokuhara immortalized in The Tale of Heiji Rebellion speaks volumes about loyalty and honor amid chaos. This epic tale recounts how individuals fought fiercely for what they believed in while navigating intricate webs spun by power-hungry factions. Hon ami Koetsu captures poet Taira no Kanemori's essence through artistry dating back centuries ago. His work preserves moments frozen in time, allowing us glimpses into lives lived long ago.