Moon of the Southern Sea - A wonderful Buddhist image from the 100 Moon series. This print depicting the Bodhisattva of mercy and compassion who is known in China as Guanyin and in Japan as Kannon. This scene reflects Kannon's Buddhist origins in India as Avalokitesvara. One of Avalokitesvara's dwelling places on earth was a rocky promontory called Potalaka off the south coast of India. In Japan, this "southern sea" Kannon is revered by sailors and fishermen. Includes a delicate embossed pattern in the white robe.

Artist - Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

Image Size - 13" x 8 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Slight paper remnants on reverse from previous backing. Light toning, slight soiling, a few creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.