Mythological Japan : the symbolisms of mythology in relation to Japanese art, with illustrations drawn in Japan, by native artists (1902)
Otto, Alexander Francis, b. 1873 · Philadelphia : Drexel Biddle · leaf 44
Bronze Vase. Illustrating one of many adaptationsof the Dragon in Japanese art;notable for excellent workmanshipand tooling. Collection of A. A. Vantine & Co. Shepherds Wand,Symbol of Authority. Carved in Chinese Jade,on pedestal of teakwood. From collection of Mr. James I. Raymond. … 33 HARA KIRI. [Seppuku, the Honorable Death.] One writer has very appropriately characterized this chivalrous and peculiarlyJapanese observance as A crimson thread running thro the history of Japan. Until a generation ago, according to Mr. James L. Bowes Japanese Pottery,Hara Kiri was in general…
Art, Japanese · Mythology, Japanese · Symbolism
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