Ryogoku Ekoin and Moto-Yanagibashi Bridge

by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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Ryogoku Ekoin and Moto-Yanagibashi Bridge by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Original Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Japanese Woodblock Print
Ryogoku Ekoin and Moto-Yanagibashi Bridge

Series; One Hundred Famous Views of Edo
Uo-ya Eikichi 1918 Edition Print

Ryogoku Ekoin and Moto-Yanagibashi Bridge - Terrific early spring view of the Sumida River and the Moto-Yanagibashi bridge that lies beyond. Cargo ships travel south along the Sumida before dawn, carrying goods to the morning markets. In the foreground, a giant drum tower rises from the temple of Ekoin, the white cloth indicating good weather for the sumo match that was held on the grounds twice every year.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 8 5/8" x 13 1/4" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. One tiny hole, repaired. A few faint spots, a few light creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Ryogoku Ekoin and Moto-Yanagibashi Bridge by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)
Ryogoku Ekoin and Moto-Yanagibashi Bridge by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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