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One Hundred Aspects of the Moon: Suzaku Gate Moon
One Hundred Aspects of the Moon: Suzaku Gate Moon
One Hundred Aspects of the Moon: Suzaku Gate Moon
DepartmentAsia

One Hundred Aspects of the Moon: Suzaku Gate Moon

NameWoodblock Print
Maker Taiso Yoshitoshi (1839-1892)
CultureJapanese
Date1886
Place madeJapan, East Asia, Asia
Mediumpaper, ink
DimensionsOverall: 14 1/2 x 9 in. (36.83 x 22.86 cm)
Credit LineGift from the collection of Else and Joseph Chapman
Object numberA.2001.21.20
DescriptionSuzaku Gate moon - Hakuga Sammi
Two men stand by a house, full moon overhead; they each play a flute. Man facing viewer has tan robe with white phoenix designs; he has long beard. Man with back turned wears olive green kimono with designs of chrysanthemums in white, red, purple.