DepartmentAsia
One Hundred Aspects of the Moon: Faith in the Third-Day 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.2001.21.23
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Armored warrior poses in center of picture, with no details behind. His cap is topped with yellow new moon, and another such moon appears on his spear. Curved sword on his left side sticks out behind. Elaborate black and tan armored clothing.