Kunisada: The Priest Shobo Blowing a Conch Shell Horn

Artist: Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)
Title:The Priest Shobo Blowing a Conch Shell Horn
Series: Record of Spiritual Appearances of Kannon (Kannon reigen-ki)
Date: 1859

Upper Daigo-ji in Yamashiro Province, number 11 of the Sakoku Pilgrimage Route. 観音霊験記　西国巡礼　十一番　山城（やましろ）In this series, in the cartouche that mimics a picture frame supported by two padded hooks, Hiroshige II depicts the precinct of each temple that belongs to 34 temples of the Chihibu pilgrimage route. A waka poem which the pilgrim may chant is added to each picture. Below, the artist Kunisada depicts a scene from the legend related to the origin of each temple. Here we see the priest Shoho Sojo blowing on a conch shell horn, an attendant who holds a large axe kneeling nearby.

Condition: Very good impression, color and condition.
Dimensions: ôban
Publisher:Yamadaya Shojiro
Seal: Carver’s: Hori-Take
Signature: Toyokuni ga

SKU: KUC025S