Asagao

Artist Eishi, Hosoda (Japanese, 1756–1829)

Publisherpublished by Kansendō 甘泉堂 (Japanese)

Dateabout 1794

Mediumwoodblock print

Dimensions38.1 x 76.2 cm (15 x 30 in.)

ClassificationsPrints

Credit LineJohn Chandler Bancroft Collection

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Object number1901.59.41

DescriptionThis word, which is the Japanese name for the morning glory, is the title ofthe 20th book of the classical romance, the "Genji Monogatari." It is also the name of one of the principal characters in that book, the Princess Asagao, who by the Emperpor's command had been serving as the vestal virgin a the Kamo Shinto shrine. The print gives

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