February, 1972 – Lantern for the Mandoro Festival at Kasuga Shrine in Nara
Artist
Nishijima, Takeshi
(Japanese, 1929–2003)
Date1971
Mediumhand stencil-dyed print, ink and color on handmade kozo paper
ClassificationsPrints
Credit LineGift from the Judith and Paul A. Falcigno Collection
Object number2010.189.3
DescriptionFor three days in February more than 3000 lanterns illuminate the Kasuga Taisha, a famous Shintō Shrine in Nara. Stone lanterns light the gardens and bronze lanterns, like this one, light the corridors for the popular festival that welcomes spring.Label TextFor three days in February more than 3000 lanterns illuminate the Kasuga Taisha, a famous Shintō Shrine in Nara. Stone lanterns light the gardens and bronze lanterns, like this one, light the corridors for the popular festival that welcomes spring.ProvenancePaul A. Falcigno and Judy Mansfield, Hamden, CT
On View
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Utagawa Kunisada I 歌川 国貞 (Toyokuni III 三代 豊国)
about 1836–1838
Female Figure Holding Lingzhi Fungus and a Branch with Ripe Peaches and Basket, Accompanied by a Boy
Chinese
late 18th century, Qing Dynasty (1644–1911)
