noun
picture scroll of Warring States battles and warriors
Refers to illustrated handscrolls depicting military scenes and famous warriors from Japan's Sengoku period (late 15th to early 17th century). Often used in historical or art-historical contexts.
この博物館には貴重な戦国絵巻が展示されている。
This museum displays a valuable picture scroll of Warring States battles and warriors.
Compound of 戦国 (Sengoku, 'Warring States') and 絵巻 (emaki, 'picture scroll'). The term straightforwardly describes its subject matter and format.