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Statue of a samurai lord, wearing armour, on horseback. Japan; Japanese daimyo (provincial ruler); historical figure; daimyo statue; horse rider
Toshiie Maeda is well-known in Japanese history as a loyal and successful general. He was rewarded by being granted fiefdom of the Kaga Domain around present-day Ishikawa Prefecture. This became one of the richest domains in the country. Image integrity statement: This image is an accurate representation of the original scene; no elements have been 'photoshopped' in or out. In addition, this photographer takes particular care over accuracy of caption, description and keywords. His statue stands in the peaceful grounds of Oyama-jinja, a Shinto shrine in the centre of Kanazawa City, the main city of Ishikawa.
Size: 2364px × 3560px
Location: Oyama Jinja (Oyama Shrine), Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Hokuriku Region, Japan
Photo credit: © CulturalEyes-N / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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