Ninnaji Temple Gate in Snow (S1828)

Ninnaji Temple Gate in Snow (S1828)

$357.00

A large snow covered pine tree partially hides the gate to the Ninnaji temple as snow softly falls in the dark blue night. On the print, the gate is sprinkled with mica flakes. Ninnaji temple is the head temple of the Omuro school of the Shingon Sect of Buddhism. Located in western Kyoto, it was founded in 888 AD by the retired Emperor Uda. It is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple compound is especially famous for its historic interest and the scenic beauty.

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Format is Dai Oban tate-e. Printed on Uchida embossed paper. Fine impression, color and condition. Small kento cut in lower right corner used to align blocks and is not a flaw.

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References

Ohmi Gallery 12120; Sakura 1322

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10.5"x15.8" + margins

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Uchida

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Signature and artist's seal in image