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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