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Urashima Taro
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Urashima Taro

Koen · 1860 - 1870 · color woodcut; blind-stamped; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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The fisherman Urashima Taro, with fishing rod over his shoulder, next to large turtle, in the surf. According to the story, Urashima Taro saved a turtle, which turned out to be a princess; as a reward he was allowed to live in the underwater palace of her father. When he returned home after what felt like a short time, he turned out to have been away for 300 years.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printsurimonotortoises, turtlesadult manfisherman
Credit lineUrashima Taro. 1860 - 1870. Koen. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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