Book
by Kawase Hasui
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
- Image courtesy of
- Japanese Art Open Database
Description
A worn hardcover book with the title "SHINTÔ and its ARCHITECTURE" printed in black lettering across the top. Below the title is an illustrated design showing a black torii gate beside a flowering branch, set against a muted pink background. The cloth binding shows visible wear and discoloration at the edges and corners.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Book was created by Kawase Hasui (川瀬巴水).
Book depicts literary.