Urashima Taro Going Home on the Back of a Tai Fish, the King of the Sea Seeing Him Off

The image depicts a Japanese-style illustration of a man in traditional clothing riding on the back of a large red fish. The man wears a red robe with green and gold accents and a gray headdress. He holds a long staff. A smaller figure in a tan robe stands on the left. The fish has a large head with a wide mouth and scales. It swims through waves. A second figure in traditional clothing and a hat appears behind the fish. The background features a light beige color with Japanese writing on the left side.

Artwork Details

Date: 19th century
Medium: Part of an album of woodblock prints (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: 600 × 445 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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