#31. Tepposu Inari
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Description
Tepposu Inari was a small fox shrine on reclaimed land near the mouth of the Sumida River, surrounded by the warehouses and timber yards of the bayside district. Inari shrines were among the most numerous in Edo, associated with commerce and good fortune. This numbered Edo view captures the shrine and its working harbor surroundings, a corner of the city shaped by the rhythms of maritime trade.
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Featured in Collections
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Frequently Asked Questions
#31. Tepposu Inari was created by Utagawa Hiroshige (歌川広重).
#31. Tepposu Inari depicts urban scenes, temples & shrines, and seascapes.