A Japanese scroll painting depicting Daimyo Gyorestu Ga on his Journey to the Court
Edo period, circa 1800
Ink and colour on paper
H. 29 x W. 380 cm
Depicted is the traditional procession of a Daimyo on his court journey to pay respect to the Shogũn in Edo. This Daimyo clearly was a very powerful one with two horses, two palanquins carried by four men each and a very long procession. All local Daimyo rulers were obliged to make a yearly court journey and leave behind a son or other family member at the court in Edo as a surety of their loyalty to the Shogũn.
Ink and colour on paper
H. 29 x W. 380 cm
Depicted is the traditional procession of a Daimyo on his court journey to pay respect to the Shogũn in Edo. This Daimyo clearly was a very powerful one with two horses, two palanquins carried by four men each and a very long procession. All local Daimyo rulers were obliged to make a yearly court journey and leave behind a son or other family member at the court in Edo as a surety of their loyalty to the Shogũn.
Part of the Japan collection.
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