RM2A2J7XX–The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as the Yakko Nakahei Disguised as Miura Arajiro (?) from the Play Ise Heishi Eigo no Koyomi (?), Performed at the Ichimura Theater (?) in the Eleventh Month, 1782 (?), c. 1782, Katsukawa Shunko I, Japanese, 1743-1812, Japan, Color woodblock print, hosoban, 32.6 x 15.1 cm (12 13/16 x 5 15/16 in
RM2A52XRH–Wine Flask, c. 1300. This wine flask ( heishi ) was produced in Seto, in present-day Aichi prefecture near the city of Nagoya. Seto ware was made in imitation of Chinese Song dynasty prototypes, and was unique among Japanese ceramics for being glazed at the initial time of its production in the late 1200s. Such wares were later prized for display in tea practice.
RM2T91TA4–Necklace, 13 in. (33.02 cm), Heishi, United States
RMJGGN5P–Yoshitsune inspecting the defences of the Taira Army. Minamoto no Yoshitsune, 1159 – 1189. Japanese,nobleman and military commander of the Minamoto clan of Japan. During the Genpei War, he led a series of battles which toppled the Ise-Heishi branch of the Taira clan, helping his half-brother Yoritomo consolidate power. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915.
RMRXN0MF–The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as the Yakko Nakahei Disguised as Miura Arajiro (?) from the Play Ise Heishi Eigo no Koyomi (?), Performed at the Ichimura Theater (?) in the Eleventh Month, 1782 (?). Katsukawa Shunko I; Japanese, 1743-1812. Date: 1777-1787. Dimensions: 32.6 x 15.1 cm (12 13/16 x 5 15/16 in.). Color woodblock print; hosoban. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute.
RM2AHR74B–Katsukawa Shunko I. The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as the Yakko Nakahei Disguised as Miura Arajiro ( ) from the Play Ise Heishi Eigo no Koyomi ( ), Performed at the Ichimura Theater ( ) in the Eleventh Month, 1782 ( ). 1777–1787. Japan. Color woodblock print; hosoban
RMW8YHY6–Local Chinese residents use bamboo poles to air out clothes in front of houses in Heishi Village, PanAn county, east Chinas Zhejiang province, 23 Nove
RM2HG5NJ6–Seiyō heishi zu
RMR5GJ2R–The first soldier scales the Hyonmu Gate at Pyongyang . HeijÅ Genbumon heishi sentÅ no zu. October, 1894. Source: 16126.d.3.(20). Language: Japanese. Author: Beisaku Taguchi.
RM2H0YD6P–Wine Flask, c. 1300. Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333). Stoneware with ash glaze and underglaze stamped and incised decoration (Seto ware); diameter: 17 cm (6 11/16 in.); overall: 25.3 cm (9 15/16 in.). This wine flask (heishi) was produced in Seto, in present-day Aichi prefecture near the city of Nagoya. Seto ware was made in imitation of Chinese Song dynasty prototypes, and was unique among Japanese ceramics for being glazed at the initial time of its production in the late 1200s. Such wares were later prized for display in tea practice.
RF2B8WMCN–The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as the Yakko Nakahei Disguised as Miura Arajiro (?) from the Play Ise Heishi Eigo no Koyomi (?), Performed at the Ichimura Theater (?) in the Eleventh Month, 1782 (?), c. 1782, Katsukawa Shunko I, Japanese, 1743-1812, Japan, Color woodblock print, hosoban, 32.6 x 15.1 cm (12 13/16 x 5 15/16 in.), Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture.
RMP3P0YH–Battle of Yashima (1185) from Dainihon Rekishi Nishikie, published between late Edo and early Meiji period, Private Collection. Minamoto no Yoshitsune (left top ) Emperor Antoku (center top) on the boat.
RF2B3NGGM–Heishiiwa rock, Esashi, Hokkaido, Japan, Asia
RM2R94P24–Itsukushima Shrine's torii gate and bottle rock
RF2BDPK1A–Small red mask of Tengu god of the mountains in front of a black tray sanpou made of cypress wood topped with shinto offerings composed of sake omiki
RM2H964FB–The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as the Yakko Nakahei Disguised as Miura Arajiro (?) from the Play Ise Heishi Eigo no Koyomi (?), Performed at the Ichimura Theater (?) in the Eleventh Month, 1782 (?), c. 1782.
RM2T91TEB–Necklace, 14 in. (35.56 cm), Turquoise, heishi, United States
RMW8YHY9–Local Chinese residents use a bamboo pole to air out clothes in front of a building in Heishi Village, PanAn county, east Chinas Zhejiang province, 23
RMR5JDJ4–The first solider scales the Hyonmu Gate at Pyongyang. . HeijÅ Genbumon heishi sentÅ no zu. October 1849. Source: 16126.d.2.(82). Language: Japanese. Author: Beisaku Taguchi.
RMP3P0KE–Battle of Dannoura ( 1185 ) from Dainihon Rekishi Nishikie, published between late Edo and early Meiji period, Artist Ikkaisai ( Tsukioka ) Yoshitoshi
RMFH6CWR–The Tale of the Heike, The Jesuit Mission Press in Japan , 1592 , Private Collection
RM2R94P4N–Itsukushima Shrine's torii gate and bottle rock
RF2R66GAA–Torii of Itsukushima Shrine and Bottle Rock
RM2T91TAF–Necklace, 15 in. (38.1 cm), Shell, turquoise, silver, heishi, United States
RME5378X–Akama Shrine,Shimonoseki,Yamaguchi,Japan
RF2R66GA5–Torii of Itsukushima Shrine and Bottle Rock
RM2T91TA9–Necklace, 10 1/2 in. (26.67 cm), Heishi, shell, silver, United States
RME536WR–Akama Shrine,Shimonoseki,Yamaguchi,Japan
RF2R66GA9–Torii of Itsukushima Shrine and Bottle Rock
RM2T914KE–Necklace, 20th century, 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm), Heishi, United States, 20th century
RME536X5–Akama Shrine,Shimonoseki,Yamaguchi,Japan
RF2R66GAD–Torii of Itsukushima Shrine and Bottle Rock
RM2T914KA–Necklace, 20th century, 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm), Heishi, United States, 20th century
RME536W6–Akama Shrine,Shimonoseki,Yamaguchi,Japan
RM2T914M2–Necklace, 20th century, 14 in. (35.6 cm), Heishi, turquoise, shell, United States, 20th century
RME536X2–Akama Shrine,Shimonoseki,Yamaguchi,Japan
RM2T914J9–Necklace, 20th century, 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm), Heishi, shell, United States, 20th century
RME536TX–Akama Shrine,Shimonoseki,Yamaguchi,Japan
RM2T914J7–Necklace, 20th century, 15 in. (38.1 cm), Heishi, stone, silver, shell, United States, 20th century
RME536TW–Akama Shrine,Shimonoseki,Yamaguchi,Japan
RM2T914K2–Necklace, 20th century, 13 in. (33 cm), Heishi, turquoise, shell, coral, silver, United States, 20th century
RME536WY–Akama Shrine,Shimonoseki,Yamaguchi,Japan
RM2T914JB–Necklace, 20th century, 12 3/4 in. (32.4 cm), Heishi, turquoise, shell, United States, 20th century
RME536TR–Akama Shrine,Shimonoseki,Yamaguchi,Japan
RM2T914MJ–Necklace, 20th century, 19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm), Silver, turquoise, shell, heishi, United States, 20th century
RME536X4–Akama Shrine,Shimonoseki,Yamaguchi,Japan
RM2T914KP–Necklace, 20th century, 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm), Silver, turquoise,abalone, heishi, United States, 20th century
RME536WP–Akama Shrine,Shimonoseki,Yamaguchi,Japan
RM2T90G3C–Sake vessel, 15th century, Unknown Japanese, 15 × 10 13/16 × 10 5/8 in. (38.1 × 27.46 × 26.99 cm), Negoro ware; wood, red and black lacquer, Japan, 15th century, The elegant shape of Negoro-ware sake (rice wine) vessels (heishi) are similar to shapes seen in ceramic wine vessels from China that were imported to medieval Japan in abundance. This heishi from the 1400s features a narrow spout, exaggerated shoulders, gracefully narrowing waist, and slightly wider base. Most heishi were produced as pairs for the ritual offering of sake. Years of use have worn away areas of the red lacquer