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          UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)                       The Kinryuzan Temple in Asakusa, also known as Sensoji, is one of
          Kinryuzan temple, Asakusa                           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
          Woodblock print, from the series Meisho Edo hyakkei (One
          hundred famous views of Edo), signed Hiroshige ga, published by   the Nio mon (Guardian Gate) and five-storied pagoda in the distance
                                                              and Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate) with a large lantern in front. The
          Uoya Eikichi, 1856
                                                              temple retains the busy, festive atmosphere of the Edo period.
          Vertical oban: 14 x 9Ω in. (35.7 x 24.2 cm.)
          $20,000-30,000
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