Night Attack on the Sanjô Palace

Definition

A famous Japanese handscroll painting depicting a historical event known as the Night Attack on the Sanjô Palace, which took place in 1159. It portrays the conflict between two rival samurai clans, the Taira and Minamoto.

Related terms

Heiji monogatari emaki:

A set of illustrated scrolls that depict various scenes from the Heiji Rebellion of 1159-1160 in Japan.

Samurai: Members of the military class in feudal Japan who were skilled warriors and followed a strict code of conduct.

Handscroll painting: A long horizontal scroll used to tell stories or depict scenes, often unrolled horizontally for viewing.