The Great Lantern of Sakuma at Atsuta Shrine
Titles
- 熱田 佐久間大燈竜
- Atsuta Sakuma Ötörö
Artist
Katsushika Hokusai / Katsukawa Shunrō / Katsushika Taito / Kakō
(Japanese, 1760–1849)
Publisher
Unknown Publisher
Date1838-1849
GeographyJapan
MediumInk and color on paper
Technique: Nishiki-e (Woodblock print with color blocks)
DimensionsSheet: 3 9/16 × 5 3/16 in. (9.1 × 13.1 cm)
Mat: 14 × 19 in. (35.6 × 48.3 cm)
Frame: 15 × 20 in. (38.1 × 50.8 cm)
Mat: 14 × 19 in. (35.6 × 48.3 cm)
Frame: 15 × 20 in. (38.1 × 50.8 cm)
ClassificationsPrints
Credit LineGift of James A. Michener, 1991 (22578)
Object number22578
DescriptionThis suite of prints appears to be a reinterpretation of the images that Odagiri Shunkö (1810-1888) produced for his version of Famous Views of Owari Province (Owari Meisho Zue), 1838-1841.Atsuta Shrine is located in modern-day Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. Measuring 8.25 meters in height, the Sakuma lantern, which was donated to the shrine by Lord Sakuma Moritsugu (act. 16th C.) of Owari province, is one of the largest stone lanterns in Japan.
Portfolio/SeriesFamous Views of Owari Province (Owari Meisho)?
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Katsushika Hokusai / Katsukawa Shunrō / Katsushika Taito / Kakō
1838-1849
