Suo-no-kuni Kintai-bashi / Shokoku Meikyo Kiran
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- British Museum
Typical Price
- Later reprint (Meiji–Taisho era publishers): $100–$600
- Good later impression (Edo-period, worn block lines): $5,000–$20,000
- Good early impression (sharp lines, strong color): $15,000–$60,000
- Fine early impression (exceptional clarity and condition): $60,000–$150,000
From Hokusai's Remarkable Views of Bridges in Various Provinces (c.1834), an 11-print series showcasing engineering feats from across Japan. The Kintai Bridge and Suspension Bridge designs command the highest prices.
Description
The Kintai-bashi (Brocade Sash Bridge) of Suo Province — one of Japan's most celebrated wooden bridges, its five arched spans soaring without metal fasteners over the Nishiki River — appears in this print from the Shokoku Meikyo Kiran (Famous Bridges) series. Built in 1673, the Kintai-bashi was renowned for the elegance of its multiple-arch design and the skill required to negotiate its steep ascent, drawing travelers from across the country.
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Featured in Collections
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Frequently Asked Questions
Suo-no-kuni Kintai-bashi / Shokoku Meikyo Kiran was created by Katsushika Hokusai (葛飾北斎).
Suo-no-kuni Kintai-bashi / Shokoku Meikyo Kiran depicts landscapes, rivers & lakes, and bridges.