Comments - Terrific scene illustrating a famous story from the history of Japan. Angered by her brother's actions, the Sun Goddess, Amaterasu, locked herself in a cave, plunging the world into darkness. Other gods and monks gathered around the entrance, with a dancer and musicians performing to coax Amaterasu from her hiding place. Hearing the noise, Amaterasu emerges from the cave at top center, sending red rays of light flooding across the sky, with the sun shining over the swirling clouds at upper left. A wonderful subject from Japanese folklore, nicely detailed.

Artist - Yoshifuji (1828 - 1889)

Image Size - 8 3/8" x 14 1/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Small loss at corner, repaired. Slight toning, soiling, and creasing, stain. Please see photos for details. Good overall.