Mount Fuji and Pine Tree
£15.00
Artist: Gekko, Ogata (1858-1920)
Title: Mount Fuji and Pine Tree
Series: 100 Views of Mount Fuji
Date: Meiji Period, c.1900
Pine trees in Japan symbolise longevity and dignity; they are considered sacred and a representation of the divine spirits. Here an old evergreen pine tree (matsu) has been supported to prevent it from splitting and thus prolong its life further.
