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| Keywords: Katsunaga - Kashira with Ômori Hikohichi Carrying a Demon Across a Stream - Walters 511075.jpg Ômori Hikohichi a 14th-century warrior is shown with a female demon on his back Hikohiki is said to have offered to carry a beautiful woman across a stream While crossing the stream he saw her reflection as a demon in the water In some versions of the story he kills her while in others she runs away When the story was adapted for use in theatrical dramas the woman was portrayed as the daughter of Kusunoki no Masahige who erroneously thought Hikohichi was responsible for her father's death The daughter was not actually a demon but wore a mask to frighten Hikohichi This is part of a set with Walters 51 1074 date shibuichi copper gold cm 3 3 accession number 51 1075 31942 William T / Henry Walters Collection Baltimore date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by William T or Henry Walters none place of origin Japan Walters Art Museum license Tosogu Japanese sword fittings in the Walters Art Museum Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review Katsunaga | ||||
