Catalog record · 目録番号 86653

Bijin and Firefly Cage

Artist / 作者: Kikugawa Eizan菊川英山
Date / 年代: 1603-1868
Medium / 技法: 浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Edo / artelino
Digital image / 画像: 618 × 900 px
Published by / 公開者: 朝倉レン

Catalog note / 解説

"Furyu Hotaru Meisho no Uchi; Uji" (Famous Places for Fireflies) A beauty is holding a firefly cage. Apparently she came back from a firefly hunting at the banks of Uji river. Firefly hunting was one of the popular activities for a hot summer evening.

Image record / 画像情報

Artelino · Originally in Edo era, this one is re-carved edition in late 20th C. · artelino

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