Illustrated Legends of the Kitano Shrine (Kitano Tenjin Engi) (detail). Kamakura period (1185–1333), 13th century. Japan. Handscroll; ink and color on paper; 11 3/4 x 28 ft. 3 3/4 in. (29.8 x 863 cm). Fletcher Fund, 1925 (25.224b).

Waving a sword in a futile attempt at defense, Fujiwara Tokihira receives the thunder god's full wrath. Around him, other courtiers are blown about by the awful tempest.

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