Okuno-Hosomichi Cyuson-ji Hiraizumi - temple
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
Typical Price
- Well-known Kyoto garden or temple composition in excellent condition: $1,500–$5,000
- Good condition garden scene: $600–$2,000
- Standard impression: $200–$700
Description
Chusonji at Hiraizumi in Iwate Prefecture—the great Northern Fujiwara temple complex including the golden Konjikido, Japan's oldest surviving complete wooden structure still in its original location—was one of the most significant stops on Basho's journey and on Saito's subsequent retracing of it. The geometric compression he brought to this nationally important temple gave the famous golden hall an unexpected austerity, its glittering interior reduced to a mass of geometric form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Okuno-Hosomichi Cyuson-ji Hiraizumi - temple was created by Saito Kiyoshi (斎藤清).
Okuno-Hosomichi Cyuson-ji Hiraizumi - temple depicts temples & shrines.