Miotsukushi — 澪標
by Maeda Masao
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
Typical Price
$500–$4,000. Common landscapes: $500–$1,500. Key value factors: Maeda Masao's atmospheric mountain and landscape prints have a dedicated following among sosaku-hanga collectors.
Description
Miotsukushi (澪標, "Channel Buoys") corresponds to Chapter 14 of The Tale of Genji — "The Channel Buoys" — and this separate treatment of the theme may represent a standalone work exploring the chapter's imagery outside the context of the complete Genji series. The channel buoy motif — the markers set in shallow waters to guide navigation — carried poetic significance as an image of the heart's uncertain navigation through the shoals of love, and Maeda's composition likely emphasizes this symbolic dimension alongside the visual character of the maritime setting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Miotsukushi — 澪標 was created by Maeda Masao (前田政雄).
Miotsukushi — 澪標 depicts figures and seascapes.