Michizane composes a poem about the moon
Artist: Tsukioka YoshitoshiWoodblock Print Name: Michizane composes a poem about the moon
Series Number: #16
Date: 01/1886
Description: Sugawara no Michizane (845-903), also known as Kan Shōjō, was a well-regarded poet and politician at the Heian court. He wrote the poem on this print at age 11. The moon glimmers like bright snow and plum blossoms appear like reflected stars ah! the golden mirror of the moon passes overhead as fragrance from the jade chamber fills the garden The legend is that Michizane fell out of favor at the court, and died a lonely death. His vengeful spirit was unleashed on his enemies in the form of lightning storms. His rank was posthumously restored, and he was deified as Shinto god of scholarship, Tenjin ( 天神).
Series: One Hundred Aspects of the Moon
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