Catalog record · 目録番号 77546

Founding of Miyajima

Artist / 作者: Utagawa Yoshitora歌川芳虎
Date / 年代: 1845-1855
Medium / 技法: 浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Edo / robynbuntin
Digital image / 画像: 500 × 367 px
Published by / 公開者: 森川ミドリ

Catalog note / 解説

The right two panels of a triptych commemorating the founding of the original Itsukushima Shrine of Miyojima in the 12th Century by Taira no Kiyomori. The sea location honors Benzaiten, the unique water Goddess among the seven Gods of Good Fortune.

Image record / 画像情報

ROBYNBUNTIN · Circa 1850 · robynbuntin

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