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The moon’s invention (Tsuki no hatsumei) |
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After mastering the art of spear fighting, the monk In’ei (1521-1607) invented a new spear with a crescent-shaped cross-blade and founded the Hozoin School, named after his residence at Kofuku Temple in Nara. In this print, Yoshitoshi is suggesting how In’ei, gazing at the reflection of the moon in the water, might have been inspired to create the new spear. |
