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190 UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)

Asakusa Kinryuzan (Kinryuzan

temple, Asakusa)

Woodblock print, from the series Meisho Edo
hyakkei (One hundred famous views in Edo),
signed Hiroshige ga, published by Uoya Eikichi,
7th month 1856
Vertical oban: 14 x 9æ in. (35.6 x 24.8 cm.)

$7,000-9,000

The Kinryuzan Temple in Asakusa, also known as Sensoji, is
one of the most famous sites of Edo and Hiroshige depicted this
temple in many of his works. In this print, we see the serene
snow scenery of the Nio mon (Guardian Gate) and five-storied
pagoda in the distance and Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate) with
a large lantern in front. The temple retains the busy, festive
atmosphere of the Edo period.