#27. Suzaki Benten
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Description
Suzaki Benten refers to the Benzaiten shrine on the tidal flats at the southern end of Fukagawa, where a small island in the bay was accessible at low tide. The goddess Benzaiten — patroness of music, eloquence, and good fortune — was enshrined here, and pilgrims made their way across the exposed mudflats to worship. The tidal setting gave this numbered Edo view its distinctive coastal character.
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Frequently Asked Questions
#27. Suzaki Benten was created by Utagawa Hiroshige (歌川広重).
#27. Suzaki Benten depicts temples & shrines, religious, and seascapes.