Moon of the Milky Way

Oban tate-e (9.5 by 14 ins approx.)

Catalogue ID: Yoshitoshi M40

Artist: Yoshitoshi

Date: 1886

Series: 100 Aspects of the Moon

Publisher: Akiyama Buemon

Description: The personifications of the stars Vega and Altair face each other on separate banks of cloud. In Japanese and Chinese mythology these two cross the Milky Way to be reunited on the 7th day of the 7th month.

Condition: Some light soiling otherwise very good.

Impression: Very good

Availability: Available

£420.00