Dainichidô Shrine of Kobinata, Tokyo, Taishô period, dated 1916
by Oda Kazuma
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Source:
- Harvard Art Museums
Typical Price
Key value factors: As self-carved and self-printed works, sosaku-hanga value is tied to the artist's reputation and edition size. Larger formats, earlier editions, and historically significant works command the highest prices.
- Common examples: $100–$500
- Good impressions: $500–$2,000
- Premium/scarce: $2,000–$10,000
Description
The Dainichido Shrine of Kobinata in northern Tokyo is captured in this 1916 woodblock print (Taisho period) as one of the city's smaller, neighborhood-scale religious sites. The "Dainichi" (Great Sun, or Vairocana) dedication situates the shrine within the syncretic religious landscape of early modern Japan, where Buddhist and Shinto elements were not yet fully separated. Kazuma's attention to smaller, less famous sites alongside the great landmarks demonstrates his interest in the city's complete religious fabric, not just its most celebrated monuments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dainichidô Shrine of Kobinata, Tokyo, Taishô period, dated 1916 was created by Oda Kazuma (織田一磨).
Dainichidô Shrine of Kobinata, Tokyo, Taishô period, dated 1916 depicts temples & shrines, set at Tokyo.