Japanese Print "Bijin and Firefly Cage" by Kikugawa Eizan
Artist:Kikugawa Eizan
Title:Bijin and Firefly Cage
Date:Originally in Edo era, this one is re-carved edition in late 20th C.
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Source:artelino - Japanese Prints
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Description:
"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.