Snow, moon and flowers

Snow, Moon and Flowers (雪月花, setsu-getsu-ka or setsu gekka) is a Japanese expression and theme in art and design originating from a poem by Tang dynasty poet Bai Juyi.

It is a Japanese metonym for beautiful sceneries in nature.

Ukiyo-e artists liked to sell prints in series, sometimes even scrolls were painted to be hanged together.

Artists liked to combine it with three women, three well known landscapes (moon always with reflecting water) etc.

"Snow, Moon and flowers" appear also as decoration on boxes, backside of traditional mirrors etc.