Tokuriki, Tomikichiro (1902-1999) – Great Buddha of Kamakura – S0395

Tokuriki, Tomikichiro (1902-1999) – Great Buddha of Kamakura – S0395

$110.00

This is number 25 in the series Scenes of Sacred Places and Historic Landmarks. It also appears in the series The Eight Views of Japan. Great Buddha of Kotoku-in temple in Kamakura, Soshu province. With the height of 13.35 meters, it is the second highest Buddha statue in Japan. The temple compound which had housed the Buddha was swept away by the great tsunami in 1495. But the venerable Buddha has remained here to oversee a million visitors every year.
Format is Oban yoko-e. Small printer smudge in lower left corner. Small crease in upper right margin. Otherwise, no problems or flaws of note.

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Additional information

Condition

Very Good

Reference

JAODB 33114; artelino 39061

Aka

Date of Creation

Dimensions

14.9"x10.3" + margins

Medium

Publisher

Uchida Bijutsu Shoshi

Series

Scenes of Sacred Places and Historic Landmarks; The Eight Views of Japan

Signature

Artist signature "Tomikichiro" and aritst red seal in the block