Tenchi-kaibyaku

This pen and ink illustration vividly portrays the mythological birth of Japan, with the deities Izanagi and Izanami standing atop the celestial bridge, stirring the ocean with a jeweled spear. Fine lines detail the moment when drops from the spear form the islands of Japan, symbolizing the divine origins and sacred connection between the gods and the land.

Dimensions: 12 × 18 inches

Materials: Inks on paper