Image
Description
Maker
- Utagawa Hiroshige, 1797-1858, Japanese
- Takenouchi Magohachi, late 18th century-mid 19th century, Japanese, publisher
Title
Vesper bell, Mii Temple (Mii no bansho)
Year
ca. 1835
Medium
Polychrome wood block print
Materials/Techniques
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Materials
Techniques
Supports
Dimensions
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Plate: 22.9 x 35.2 cm (9 x 13 7/8 inches)
Signature / Inscription / Marks
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Inscribed number verso, bottom right corner:8554[text and poems] Poem: Omou sono (translates to) Hearing the bell akatsuki chigiru (translates to) of Mii Temple hajime to zo (translates to) one realizes mazu kiku Mii no/irian no kane (translates to) twilight is approachingJapanese sources state that the meaning of the poem is unclear
Place
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Japan
Type
Credit
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Gift of Mrs. Gustav Radeke
Object Number
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20.1278
Exhibition History
Exhibition History
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