The Mongol Invasion of Japan

Illustration

by Walters Art Museum
published on 01 October 2019

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The Mongol Invasion of Japan — "The Mongol Invasion" is a Japanese silk tapestry by Kawashima Jimbei II (Japanese, 1853 - 1910 CE), based on an oil painting by Morizumo Yugyo (1854 - 1927 CE). The painting depicts the Mongol Empire's failed invasions of Japan in in 1274 and 1281 CE. According to legend, the Japanese were said to be assisted by a divinely sent typhoon both times.

364.8 x 302.3 cm (143 5/8 x W: 119 in.). From the collection of the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, US.

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Original image by Walters Art Museum. Uploaded by Arienne King, published on 01 October 2019 under the following license: Public Domain. This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.

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Museum, W. A. (2019, October 01). The Mongol Invasion of Japan. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/11272/

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