Tomoe-gozen, Miki Suizan, early 20th century
Miki Suizan, portraitMiki SuizanJapanese, 1887–1957

Tomoe-gozen

early 20th century · Painting

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Not on view at present

Where is “Tomoe-gozen” now? Collection: Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Minneapolis, United States

It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.

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About the painting

Tomoe-gozen was a female samurai warrior from the late 12th century, admired for her beauty and fighting skills. She holds a halberd-like weapon in her left hand called a naginata, the predominant weapon for fighting on a horse.

Minneapolis Institute of Art

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Accession number
2013.29.1125

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