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Jō and Uba, the ancient couple of Takasago

Hokusai1800/1810

Bristol Museums

Bristol Museums
United Kingdom

"In a Japanese myth, husband and
wife Jō and Uba lived a long and
contented life together. They represent
faithfulness and happiness in marriage.
Several symbols of long life are
depicted here: a pine tree, cranes and
turtles so old they have gathered long
tails of seaweed on their shells."

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  • Title: Jō and Uba, the ancient couple of Takasago
  • Creator: Hokusai, Katsushika
  • Date Created: 1800/1810
  • Type: woodblock print
  • Rights: ©Bristol Museums, Galleries and Archives
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