{"product_id":"princess-kaguya-returns-to-the-moon-received-back-into-the-moon-palace-月岡芳年-tsukioka-yoshitoshi-1839-1892-nbsp","title":"Princess Kaguya Returns to the Moon | “Received Back into the Moon Palace” | Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839–1892)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrincess Kaguya Returns to the Moon | “Received Back into the Moon Palace” | Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839–1892) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA princess from the Moon, moments before leaving Earth forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis reproduction woodblock print is based on “Received Back into the Moon Palace — The Bamboo Cutter” (月宮迎 竹とり), from Tsukioka Yoshitoshi’s celebrated series One Hundred Aspects of the Moon (月百姿).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe scene comes from The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, one of Japan’s oldest and most beloved legends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story follows Kaguya-hime, a mysterious girl discovered as a tiny child inside a glowing bamboo stalk. Raised by an elderly bamboo cutter and his wife, she grows into a woman of extraordinary beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Kaguya-hime does not belong to this world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe is a princess of the Moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this scene, Yoshitoshi depicts the story’s haunting final chapter, as the celestial princess prepares to leave her earthly home and return to the Moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer pale white robes, long black hair, and vivid red sash emerge from behind the dark architecture, creating an image that feels almost supernatural.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than showing the moment with spectacle, Yoshitoshi creates a quiet and mysterious atmosphere — a farewell between two worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a story of beauty, separation, destiny, and the sadness of knowing that some things cannot remain forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe restrained palette of gray, white, black, pale blue, and red also gives the composition a remarkably modern quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA beautiful piece for collectors of Japanese mythology, folklore, Kaguya-hime, ukiyo-e, and Japanese art, as well as for contemporary or Japandi-inspired interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArtist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839–1892)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTsukioka Yoshitoshi was one of the most important artists of the final generation of ukiyo-e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pupil of the celebrated Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Yoshitoshi became known for dramatic historical scenes, warriors, supernatural subjects, beautiful women, and psychologically powerful compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis late masterpiece, One Hundred Aspects of the Moon, was originally published between 1885 and 1892 and brings together Japanese and Chinese history, literature, legend, and everyday life through the recurring presence of the moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original design of this work was published in 1888.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArtwork Details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArtist: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839–1892)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeries: One Hundred Aspects of the Moon \/ 月百姿 (Tsuki Hyakushi)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTitle: Received Back into the Moon Palace — The Bamboo Cutter \/ 月宮迎 竹とり\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubject: Kaguya-hime \/ The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal Design: 1888\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eType: Reproduction Woodblock Print\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease note: This is a later reproduction based on Yoshitoshi’s original 1888 design. It is not being offered as an original 19th-century impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is a later reproduction woodblock print based on Yoshitoshi’s original design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs this is a vintage item, minor signs of age, toning, wear, or other imperfections may be present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition is as shown in the photographs. Please examine all photographs carefully before purchasing, as the images form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eActual colors may vary slightly depending on your monitor or screen settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorldwide shipping is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach artwork will be carefully packaged and shipped with tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInternational Orders\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImport duties, taxes, and customs clearance fees are not included in the product price or shipping cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf applicable, these charges are determined by your country’s customs authority and are the responsibility of the customer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrincess Kaguya Returns to the Moon — “Received Back into the Moon Palace” | Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839–1892) | Reproduction Woodblock Print\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArtwork Description\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA princess from the Moon, moments before leaving Earth forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis reproduction woodblock print is based on “Received Back into the Moon Palace — The Bamboo Cutter” (月宮迎 竹とり), from Tsukioka Yoshitoshi’s (1839–1892) celebrated series One Hundred Aspects of the Moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe subject is taken from The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, one of Japan’s oldest known stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story follows Kaguya-hime, a mysterious girl discovered as a tiny child inside a glowing bamboo stalk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaised by an elderly bamboo cutter and his wife, she grows into a woman of extraordinary beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, Kaguya-hime was not of this world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer home was the Moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoshitoshi depicts the climax of the story, as Kaguya-hime bids farewell to her earthly life and prepares to return to the Moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer white robes.\u003cbr\u003eHer long flowing black hair.\u003cbr\u003eHer striking red sash.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer figure emerges from behind the dark architecture, exuding an almost otherworldly mystique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoshitoshi portrays this farewell not as a dramatic spectacle, but as a quiet and ethereal moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeauty, separation, destiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd the poignancy of knowing that even the most precious things cannot be held onto forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe restrained palette, centered on grays, whites, blacks, pale blues, and reds, appears remarkably modern when viewed through a contemporary lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece is perfect for lovers of Japanese mythology and legends, Kaguya-hime, ukiyo-e, and Japanese art, as well as for contemporary or Japandi-inspired interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArtist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839–1892)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTsukioka Yoshitoshi was one of the most important artists of the final generation of ukiyo-e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pupil of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Yoshitoshi handled a wide range of subjects, including warrior prints, historical paintings, ghost and supernatural beings, and bijin-ga (pictures of beautiful women). He established his unique world through dramatic compositions, strong narrative, and psychological depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis late masterpiece, One Hundred Aspects of the Moon, published from 1885 to 1892, is a series depicting Japanese and Chinese history, literature, legends, and everyday life, all connected by the common motif of the \"moon.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original design for this work was published in 1888.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArtwork Information\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArtist: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839–1892)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeries: One Hundred Aspects of the Moon (Tsuki Hyakushi)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTitle: Received Back into the Moon Palace — The Bamboo Cutter (月宮迎 竹とり)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubject: Kaguya-hime \/ The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal Design Year: 1888\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eType: Reproduction Woodblock Print\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCountry of Origin: Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNote: This work is a reproduction print made later, based on Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's original design published in 1888. It is not being sold as an original print from the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is a later reproduction woodblock print based on Yoshitoshi's original design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs this is a vintage item, minor signs of age, toning, wear, or other imperfections may be present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition is as shown in the photographs. Please examine all photographs carefully before purchasing, as the images form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eActual colors may vary slightly depending on your monitor or screen settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorldwide shipping is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach artwork will be carefully packaged and shipped with tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInternational Orders\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImport duties, taxes, and customs clearance fees are not included in the product price or shipping cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf applicable, these charges are determined by your country’s customs authority and are the responsibility of the customer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSY018\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AUN selects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49055531663530,"sku":null,"price":26100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/1237\/1370\/files\/260811_089.jpg?v=1786766396","url":"https:\/\/aun-selection.myshopify.com\/products\/princess-kaguya-returns-to-the-moon-received-back-into-the-moon-palace-%e6%9c%88%e5%b2%a1%e8%8a%b3%e5%b9%b4-tsukioka-yoshitoshi-1839-1892-nbsp","provider":"Aun Selects","version":"1.0","type":"link"}