Kiku moyō enmei bukuro, no. 2
- Date:
- July 1891
- Medium:
- Woodblock print (nishiki-e), ink and color on paper
- Format:
- Oban
- Dimensions:
- 24.1 × 17.8 cm
- Source:
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
Description
This 1891 nishiki-e print bears the title "Kiku moyō enmei bukuro, no. 2," referencing a chrysanthemum-patterned amulet pouch associated with longevity. Produced in Yoshitoshi's final year of active work before his health collapsed entirely, the print reflects his sustained interest in elegant domestic subjects drawn from the kabuki theatrical world. The chrysanthemum was an emblem of long life and imperial prestige, lending the composition symbolic resonance beyond its immediate visual appeal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kiku moyō enmei bukuro, no. 2 was created by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (月岡芳年) in July 1891.
Kiku moyō enmei bukuro, no. 2 depicts figures, bijin-ga, and interiors.
Kiku moyō enmei bukuro, no. 2 measures 24.1 × 17.8 cm (Oban format).