January (Snow Scene at the Byodoin Temple in Uji)
一月 (宇治平等院雪景)
一月 (宇治平等院雪景)
Opening Tokuriki's monthly Kyoto series, this January scene depicts the Byodoin Temple in Uji blanketed in fresh snow. The winter stillness and architectural precision make it one of the most visually striking entries in the set. Published by Unsodo, individual prints from this twelve-part series typically sell for $75-$300, with complete sets commanding a significant premium.
January snow covers the grounds of the Byodoin temple at Uji — the Phoenix Hall, one of Japan's most beloved architectural treasures, its image appearing on the ten-yen coin — in this opening print of Tokuriki's "Twelve Months of Kyoto" series. The Byodoin in snow is among the most dramatically beautiful seasonal views in the Kyoto region, the reflections of the Phoenix Hall in the Aji Pond and the surrounding white creating a scene of exquisite, contained perfection. Tokuriki chose this most famous of winter views to open his celebrated seasonal sequence.
Woodblock print
c. 1832/38
Color woodblock print; oban
Yuki no Miyajima
1929
Color woodblock print; oban
1932
Woodblock print
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
January (Snow Scene at the Byodoin Temple in Uji) (一月 (宇治平等院雪景)) was created by Tomikichiro Tokuriki (徳力富吉郎) in second half 20th century.
Yes — January (Snow Scene at the Byodoin Temple in Uji) is part of the Twelve Months of Kyoto series (print 1 of 12) by Tomikichiro Tokuriki.
January (Snow Scene at the Byodoin Temple in Uji) uses Nishiki-e, Moku-hanga, and Kento, on woodblock print, ink and color on paper.
January (Snow Scene at the Byodoin Temple in Uji) was published by Unsodo (second half 20th century).
January (Snow Scene at the Byodoin Temple in Uji) depicts snow scenes and temples & shrines.
January (Snow Scene at the Byodoin Temple in Uji) measures 25.1 × 28.3 cm (Chuban format).
