Presenting the Portentous Eagle to the Emperor (Reiyô hôken no zu)

「霊鷹奉獻之圖」

Ogata Gekkô (Japanese, 1859–1920)
Publisher: Takekawa Risaburô (Chikusendô) (Japanese)

Japanese

Meiji era

1894 (Meiji 27), December

Medium/Technique Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper

Dimensions Vertical ôban triptych; 37.6 × 75.1 cm (14 13/16 × 29 9/16 in.)

Credit Line Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf Collection

Accession Number2000.287a-c

NOT ON VIEW

ClassificationsPrints

Catalogue Raisonné Okamoto, Impressions of the Front (1983), #32

DescriptionMFA impressions: 2000.287a-c, 2000.380.36a-c

Signed Gekkô
月耕

Marks Artist's seal: Kagyôrô

ProvenanceVarious dealers: primarily in London and Tokyo. Purchased between 1985-1999.