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Kurama Temple in Snow
by Eiichi Kotozuka 1906-1979
| Item | 52097 |
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| Date Sold | Sunday, January 29, 2012 |
| Title | Kurama Temple in Snow |
| Artist | Eiichi Kotozuka 1906-1979 |
| Description | Kurama temple in a snowy day. A visitor is looking up the magnificent gate of the temple. Mt. Kurama and Kurama temple are famous for the legend of Ushiwakamaru (later known as Minamoto Yoshitsune). He practiced martial arts with tengu (half bird half human monster. Known for their agility) in the mountain. |
| Signature | "Koto". |
| Dated | Ca. 1930's - 1950's. |
| Publisher | Uchida. |
| Medium/Technique | Woodblock print. |
| Impression | Excellent - very good ... Printed on a "Uchida" watermarked paper. |
| Colors | Excellent - very good ... Mica sprinkled. |
| Condition | Excellent - very good ... Margins are slightly soiled. |
| Width Item | 8.5 inches = 21.6 cm |
| Height Item | 11.3 inches = 28.8 cm |
| Glossary | tengu |
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