Izanami and Izanagi create the 1st Japanese isles, Kobayashi Eitaku MFA 1880s, 1880s
This meiji-era painting shows legendary gods izanami & izanagi stirring the waters with ame-no-nuboko (heavenly jeweled spear) to create the 1st japanese isles. Note: this is the top section of the painting. Date: 1880s.