Moon Pine, Ueno
Summary
The tree received its name due to one full-moon shaped contorted branch, a common natural phenomenon found in many very old Japanese pines. The name Moon Pine also referred to the various phases of the moon seen by looking through the tree from different angles. The famous branch is reported to have blown off during a storm in the early Meiji Period. Today, Ueno Park including Shinobazu Pond is Tokyo's most popular public park.
Object Name
Moon Pine, Ueno
Creators Name
Date Created
1857-1858
Dimensions
support: 33.5cm x 22.5cm
accession number
1979.65
Collection Group
Place of creation
Japan
Support
paper
Medium
ink
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