Catalog record · 目録番号 119783

Shishi Lion and Peonies

Artist / 作者: Utagawa Sadamasu歌川貞升
Date / 年代: 1827-1851
Medium / 技法: 浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Edo / artelino
Digital image / 画像: 490 × 900 px
Published by / 公開者: 白石カナ

Catalog note / 解説

Legend states that Shishi (mythical animal which resembles lion and guards Buddhist temples) test the vitality of their cubs by throwing them from the cliff. Shishi is often associated with peony flowers such as in the kabuki play, "Shakkyo".

Image record / 画像情報

Artelino · Ca. 1830-48. · artelino

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