Series; Forty-Eight Famous Views of Tokyo, 1871
Asakusa Kannon Temple in the Snow - Interesting view of Asakusa Kannon Temple in winter, the scene framed by a rooster and pigeons perched in a ginkgo tree at right. Below, visitors stroll along the snow-covered grounds towards the red entrance gate hung with large red paper lanterns. Shops line the courtyard, and the pagoda spire can be seen above the treetops at left. Attractively colored.
Artist - Ikkei (active circa 1870s)
Image Size - 9" x 13" + margins as shown
Condition - With excellent color and detail. Partially backed with old paper. Some rubbing and soiling and minor paper remnants at edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.
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