Kambe Nobutaka
£15.00
Artist: Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1797-1861)
Title: Kambe Nobutaka
Series: Heroes of the Taiheiki
Japanese Series: Taiheiki yeiyu den
Publisher: Yamamoto-ya Heikichi
Date: Edo Period, 1848-49
The print depicts the third son of Nobunaga, Kamba Nobutaka (1558-1583) who had illusions to succeed his father. He fought against his elder brothers and was defeated at the battle of Shizugamine in 1583. He died by committing seppuku (ritual suicide).
