Kano School, The Battle of Ichi-no-Tani [right of a pair of Scenes from the Tale of the Heike], mid 17th century. Each screen narrates a single battle through several small episodes divided and framed by gold clouds, landscape elements, and architectural spaces. The right screen shows scenes related to the Battle of Ichi-no-Tani (March 20, 1184), during which the Minamoto clan, identified by the white banners they carry, made a daring attack on the rival Taira clan at a Taira stronghold.
