Bushu, Moon over Ishihama, Taigyu Tower, Inuzaka Shino, No. 40

by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

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Bushu, Moon over Ishihama, Taigyu Tower, Inuzaka Shino, No. 40 by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Original Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Japanese Woodblock Print
Bushu, Moon over Ishihama, Taigyu Tower, Inuzaka Shino, No. 40

Series; Snow, Moon, Flowers

Bushu, Moon over Ishihama, Taigyu Tower, Inuzaka Shino, No. 40 - Incredible scene from the novel "Nanso Satomi Hakkenden," which tells the tale of the "Eight Dog Warriors." These great samurai were the offspring of a mystical union between Fusehime, the daughter of Lord Anzai of the Satomi Clan, and a dog. Here, disguised as a woman, the young warrior Inuzaka Shino stands on the verandah of Taigyu Tower with his sword in hand, one foot on the railing. The interior shows the aftermath of a battle with an overturned table and the contents of a porcelain bowl scattered across the floor. A misty clouds floats before the full moon above, shining on a view of Ishihama Bay below. The inset at upper left shows the Princess Fusehime and her husband, the dog Yatsufusa. A beautiful, atmospheric depiction, detailed with burnishing on the top of the black lacquer table.

Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Image Size - 12 3/4" x 8 3/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with nice color and detail as shown. Backed with paper. Small repair, slight toning at edges. Please see photos for details.

Bushu, Moon over Ishihama, Taigyu Tower, Inuzaka Shino, No. 40 by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)
Bushu, Moon over Ishihama, Taigyu Tower, Inuzaka Shino, No. 40 by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

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