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Queen Mother of the West (Xiwangmu) Presenting Peaches of Immortality to Emperor Wudi

Museum No.
AK1698

This fine painting depicts the goddess Queen Mother of the West presenting Peaches of Immortality to the Chinese Emperor Wudi. According to Chinese mythology, the peaches from her palace garden on Mt. Kunlun would ripe every three thousand years and bring longevity to those who eat them.

Japan-Edo

Title Queen Mother of the West (Xiwangmu) Presenting Peaches of Immortality to Emperor Wudi
Designation
Artist Kano Naganobu (Isen'in)
Category Painting (A), Early Modern Painting
Country Japan
Period Edo
Century 19th
Year
Quantity
Materials
Dimensions Height 105.3cm Width 176cm
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Signature/Seals Etc
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