Within Australia
All orders ship freewithin Australia
Rest of the World
Orders over A$300
ship free worldwide
C1893
Sun, moon and star (Celestial Beauty) – Chrysanthemum
Artist:
Keika Hasegawa
This woodblock is from the series, "Keika Hyaku Kiku" or "100 Chrysanthemums or kiku came to Japan from China around the 8th century A.D., and the Emperor adopted the 16-petalled flower, or Ichimonjiginu, as the crest and official seal. The … Read Full Description
Sold
Free Shipping
See Shipping page for Terms & Conditions
Details
Full Title:
Sun, moon and star (Celestial Beauty) – Chrysanthemum
Date:
C1893
Artist:
Keika Hasegawa
Condition:
Slight age toning otherwise in good condition.
Technique:
Image Size:
210mm
x 310mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1893
Description:
This woodblock is from the series, "Keika Hyaku Kiku" or "100 Chrysanthemums or kiku came to Japan from China around the 8th century A.D., and the Emperor adopted the 16-petalled flower, or Ichimonjiginu, as the crest and official seal. The Imperial throne of Japan is referred to as the Chrysanthemum Throne. Regarded as a symbol of the sun, perfection, and long life, the chrysanthemum is celebrated by the Japanese during the annual Festival of Happiness held in November. Keika Hasegawa was active from 1893 to 1905, is best known for this series of chrysanthemums and was influenced by earlier Japanese botanical studies (kacho-e) and the introduction of the Pre-Raphaelite movement to Japan.
