Ukiyo-e Educational Catalog · Record 59541
Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan
- Artist / 作者
- Tsukioka Yoshitoshi月岡芳年
- Date / 年代
- 1882
- Medium / 技法
- 浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Meiji / kruml
- Digital record / 画像記録
- 1014 × 1508 px
- Source collection / 所蔵元
- Japanese Prints London
- Published by / 公開者
- 星野アカリ
- Rights / 権利
- No commercial-app permission documented
- Attribution / 表記
- Japanese Prints London
Catalog note / 解説
Amaterasu Omikami appearing from the cave from Dai Nippon meisho kagami, “Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan.” A set of 51 prints published between 1876 and 1882 by Funazu Chujiro. ( This being 1882. ) One of the best designs from the set showing the famous story of Amaterasu – the Sun Goddess who had enclosed herself in a grotto with a large rock blocking the entrance causing darkness in the universe. She was tempted to peep out from the cave by the raucous activities of the other gods and goddesses whereupon she glimpsed herself in a mirror and the stone door was quickly fastened back by Ame no Tajikara. Very good impression, colour and condition. Full size. Signed Oju Yoshitoshi ga. Stat…
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