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The Temple of Meguro
18th centuryToyokuni I Utagawa
Edo, Japan 1769–1825 Edo, Japan
Classification:
Print
Medium/Technique:
Woodblock printed in color
Credit Line:
Bequest of the Reverend John J. Kelley
Accession Number:
1966.1.561
Not on display - Available to view by appointment
Commentary
This print depicts Ryusenji temple, commonly known as Meguro Fudo. Established in the Megura section of Edo for the protection of Edo Castle, the center of feudal government, the temple was dedicated to the god Fudo. [Text prepared for exhibition - Famous Views (2005)]
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This object was included in the following exhibitions:
- Ukiyo-e: The Floating World Saint Joseph College Art Gallery , 4/10/1984 - 9/30/1984
- Famous Views: Japanese Landscape Prints by Hiroshige Art Museum, University of Saint Joseph , 12/2/2005 - 1/29/2006
- Sacred Spaces Art Museum, University of Saint Joseph , 4/4/2008 - 6/22/2008
- Paper Dimensions: 26.2 x 38.8 cm (10 5/16 x 15 1/4 in.)
- Image Dimensions: 23.6 x 35.7 cm (9 5/16 x 14 1/16 in.)
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