Japanese Print "Peach Boy" by Hasegawa Konobu
Artist:Hasegawa Konobu
Title:Peach Boy
Date:Ca. 1900-10s.
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Source:artelino - Japanese Prints
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Description:
Peach Boy, so called because he was born from a peach, in full armor. On his chest, the emblem of a peach. The writings on the banner say " The Best of Japan". He has been the favorite hero of Japanese children's folk tales, in which he and his animal friends defeated devils, returned home with treasures from Onigashima (Devils Island),.