Numazu: Ki Kure

Artist/Culture Utagawa Hiroshige I 歌川広重 (Japanese, 1797–1858)

Publisher Sanoya Kihei 佐野屋喜兵衛 (Kikakudō 喜鶴堂) (Japanese)

Date1834

Mediumwoodblock print

Dimensions22.9 x 34.9 cm (9 x 13 3/4 in.)

ClassificationsPrints

Credit LineJohn Chandler Bancroft Collection

Terms

Japanese Print

Object number1901.1050

Label TextNumazu: Dusk (Tasogarezu) from 53 Stations on the T kaid And Hiroshige 1797-1858 Multicolor woodblock print, ban Artist signature: Hiroshige ga Censor's seal: kiwame Publisher:Takemago, Tsuruki John Chandler Bancroft Collection 1901.1050 Three travelers follow the winding path along the Kise River toward Numazu. The last one carries a huge mask of the god of the road (Sarudahiko) on his back. He is probably on a pilgrimage to the Kompira Shrine where this type of mask is worn in procession.

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