Wang Pu (O ho), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China (Morokoshi - Paper - Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861) - Japan - Edo Period (1600-1868)

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This original Japanese paper artwork from the Edo period depicts Wang Pu (Ōhō) from the series “Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China” and measures 25.2 × 17.8 cm.

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The Twenty-Four Chinese Exemplars of Filial Piety

The shown motif illustrates a famous story of filial piety:
It portrays Wang Pou (Japanese Ōhō), whose mother was terribly afraid of thunder and storms throughout her life. After her death, at every approaching thunderstorm he would hurry to her grave in the forest, throw himself over it to shield her, and cry comforting: “Mother, do not cry, your son is right beside you!”

https://www.artic.edu/artworks/149898/wang-pu-o-ho-from-the-series-twenty-four-paragons-of-filial-piety-in-china-morokoshi-nijushiko

The Twenty-Four Chinese Exemplars of Filial Piety

The shown motif illustrates a famous story of filial piety:
It portrays Wang Pou (Japanese Ōhō), whose mother was terribly afraid of thunder and storms throughout her life. After her death, at every approaching thunderstorm he would hurry to her grave in the forest, throw himself over it to shield her, and cry comforting: “Mother, do not cry, your son is right beside you!”

https://www.artic.edu/artworks/149898/wang-pu-o-ho-from-the-series-twenty-four-paragons-of-filial-piety-in-china-morokoshi-nijushiko

Details

Dynastic Style/Period
Edo Period (1600-1868)
Number of objects
1
Artist
Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861)
Country of Origin
Japan
Attribution
Original
Material
Paper
Height
25.2 cm
Width
17.8 cm
Title of artwork
Wang Pu (O ho), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China (Morokoshi
Depth
0.01 cm
Condition
Excellent condition
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
GermanyVerified
57
Objects sold
100%
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