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C1884
Yamashiro, Flowers of Kiyomizu , Princess Sakura Setsugekka: Yamashiro, Kiyomizu hana, Sakura-hime.
Artist:
Toyohara (Yoshu - hikano)
The story of Princess Sakura who fell in love with the Buddhist monk Seigen of the Kimomizu temple in Kyoto. He believes she is the reincarnation of a young acolyte, he had loved many years before Seigen and the girl … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Yamashiro, Flowers of Kiyomizu , Princess Sakura Setsugekka: Yamashiro, Kiyomizu hana, Sakura-hime.
Date:
C1884
Artist:
Toyohara (Yoshu - hikano)
Condition:
Very light water stain at top left, otherwise in good condition.
Technique:
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1884
Description:
The story of Princess Sakura who fell in love with the Buddhist monk Seigen of the Kimomizu temple in Kyoto. He believes she is the reincarnation of a young acolyte, he had loved many years before Seigen and the girl had vowed a double suicide by leaping off the verandah at Kimomizu, but Seigen did not follow through. The Princess is seen jumping off the balcony into the valley below in spring with the cherry in blossom. Inset: Seigen burning the belongings of his beloved. Series Snow, Moon, Flowers: December 1884
