The Origin of the Kashima Dance (Miyo . . . kashima no yurai)

Kitagawa Utamaro 北川歌磨

ca. 1800

color woodcut

Cincinnati Art Museum

A man and a woman in traditional Japanese attire are depicted. The woman is seated and holding a fan, while the man stands behind her, gesturing with his hand. A circular motif with a bird is visible in the background. A man and a woman in traditional Japanese attire are depicted. The woman is seated and holding a fan, while the man stands behind her, gesturing with his hand. A circular motif with a bird is visible in the background. Gift of Joseph C. Thomas Place created: Place created Japan, Asia Object number 1898.249