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Messenger of God Bishamon with Huge Rice Server Mounting Temple Stairs at Mt. Atago, Shiba
Messenger of God Bishamon with Huge Rice Server Mounting Temple Stairs at Mt. Atago, Shiba
Messenger of God Bishamon with Huge Rice Server Mounting Temple Stairs at Mt. Atago, Shiba

Messenger of God Bishamon with Huge Rice Server Mounting Temple Stairs at Mt. Atago, Shiba

Artist (Japanese, 1797 - 1858)
Series Publisher
Datec.1853 - c.1854
Place of ManufactureAsia
Mediumwoodcut
DimensionsOverall: 22 x 34 cm
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Katherine Moffatt
Object number1985.007.007
DescriptionThe foreground is the near view of a temple; the priest with a headdress of pine boughs & carrying a very long sword is mounting the stairs, followed by two other figures; spectators fill the area closest to the viewer; beyond is a sky with many kites & an open sea
Status
Not on view