PLATES XXXVI, XXXVII
Momotarō, the Peachling Boy in the Isle of Devils Receiving Their Homage
Momotarō sits under a pine-tree surrounded by his retainers, the Monkey, the Dog and the Pheasant, to whom the devils are bringing jewels, corals, etc. A large hat and a mantle raised on a tablet in front of Momotarō are the mythical garments, wearing which any one could pass unnoticed by others. On the extreme left two devils are taking the mysterious mallet (See p. 286) together with jewels. See p. 313.
A pair of screens in bright colours, by Shiwokawa Bunrin (late 18th century). The work is dated 1792. In possession of Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
