Niwa Temple Gate — 仁和寺山門
- Date:
- Not set
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
Typical Price
$200–$2,000. Temple scenes are among the most popular subjects for this artist. Good temple/seasonal scenes: $500–$1,200. Key value factors: Kotozuka's Kyoto prints are popular and affordable. Seasonal temple scenes and garden views are most sought after.
Description
The Niwa Temple (Ninnaji) gate — the great Sanmon (三門) of Ninnaji Temple in western Kyoto, built in the early Edo period — is one of the most impressive temple gates in the city. The two-story structure with its hip-and-gable roofs and the collection of guardian figures in its upper story commands the approach to one of Kyoto's most dignified temple precincts, the one associated with the imperial family's abdicated emperors. Kotozuka's print of this architectural subject emphasizes the gate's formal grandeur.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Niwa Temple Gate — 仁和寺山門 was created by Kotozuka Eiichi (琴塚英一) in Not set.
Niwa Temple Gate — 仁和寺山門 depicts temples & shrines and architecture.