Bat and Moon

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Bat and Moon

Takahashi BihōLinkedCulture matchlcp-87e4cbc80c58

Date
c. 1928–1930
Medium
Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
Department
Asian Art
Institution
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Object ID
91665

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On back: Made in Japan No. 64. Later edition printed c. 1928-1930. In China bats have long been considered lucky creatures because the written symbol for bat has the same pronunciation as that for happiness. Consequently, bats are frequently featured in textile patterns and porcelain designs in both China and Japan. Since the perfection of the full moon is also viewed as an auspicious occurrence, the combination of a bat and the moon suggests exponential happiness. Asia

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Gift of Paul Schweitzer

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