Japanese Print "Poem on Cherry Tree - History of Japan" by Utagawa Kuniaki

Japanese Print "Poem on Cherry Tree - History of Japan" by Utagawa Kuniaki, 歌川国明 (Utagawa II Kuniaki)

Artist:Utagawa Kuniaki

Title:Poem on Cherry Tree - History of Japan

Date:1880s.

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Source:artelino - Japanese Prints
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From the series, "Nihon Rekishi" (History of Japan). No.8. Kojima Takanori. He wrote a poem on a cherry tree to show his loyalty to Emperor Godaigo, who was forced to exile to Oki. Only the emperor knew the meaning of the poem and he was very moved.

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