Hitachi: The Kashima Grand Shrine
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Utagawa Hiroshige I 歌川 広重
(Japanese, 1797–1858)
Date1853, 8th month in the year of the Ox
Mediumwoodblock print; ink and color on paper
Dimensions34.3 x 22.9 cm (13 1/2 x 9 in.)
ClassificationsPrints
Credit LineJohn Chandler Bancroft Collection
Object number1901.59.1413
DescriptionProvince of Hitachi: the boat landing at Kashima on the Kita-ura lagoon on the lower course of the Tonegawa. From this landing a broad avenue leads to the ancient Daijingu Buddhist temple, a noted pilgrim resort.--GookinThis print depicts the boat landing of the Kashima Grand Shrine and its large torii gate built in the water. A road leads from the landing up the mountain-past inns and tea houses-to the great Shinto shrine.--Swinton
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Utagawa Hiroshige I 歌川 広重
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