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One Hundred Aspects of the Moon: The Moon's Inventions
One Hundred Aspects of the Moon: The Moon's Inventions
One Hundred Aspects of the Moon: The Moon's Inventions
DepartmentAsia

One Hundred Aspects of the Moon: The Moon's Inventions

NameWoodblock Print
Maker Taiso Yoshitoshi (1839-1892)
CultureJapanese
Date1891
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.2001.21.95
DescriptionThe moon's invention - Hozo temple
Man in white robe bends over to look at reflection of crescent moon in water. He holds a tall pole with crescent moon emblem.