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Sazai Hall of the Temple of the Five Hundred Arhats (Gohyaku Rakan-ji Sazaid
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Sazai Hall of the Temple of the Five Hundred Arhats (Gohyaku Rakan-ji Sazaid
5043902 Sazai Hall of the Temple of the Five Hundred Arhats (Gohyaku Rakan-ji Sazaid?) (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: A number of figures on a verandah of the temple looking across the lake to Fuji, blue outlines. The Temple of Five Hundred Arhats was located at Fukagawa in Tokyo. Sazai Hall was a three-storey-building in the temple. Sazae means turban shell in Japanese, the name of the buiding was come from the spiral corridor which looked like a turban shell. People could look at Fuji behind Sumida-river from Sazai Hall. Signed: Saki no Hokusai Iitsu hitsu.Publisher: Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijud?).
Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku Sanju Rokkei)); eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Japanese, out of copyright
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This vibrant and captivating woodblock print by Katsushika Hokusai transports us to the Sazai Hall of the Temple of the Five Hundred Arhats in Fukagawa, Tokyo. The scene depicts a gathering of figures on a verandah, their gazes fixed across the serene lake towards the majestic Mount Fuji. With delicate blue outlines, Hokusai masterfully captures both the tranquility of nature and the architectural beauty of this three-storey building. The name "Sazai Hall" derives from its unique spiral corridor resembling a turban shell, or sazae in Japanese. From this vantage point, visitors could marvel at Fuji's grandeur as it stood tall behind Sumida River. It is no wonder that this location became an ideal spot for viewing and appreciating Japan's iconic mountain. Hokusai's meticulous attention to detail is evident in every stroke, bringing life to each figure and imbuing them with a sense of awe and reverence for their surroundings. The bell tower nearby adds an element of spirituality to the composition, reminding viewers of the temple's sacred purpose. This print is part of Hokusai's renowned series called "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji" which showcases his deep admiration for this natural wonder. Its inclusion in Bristol Museum and Art Gallery speaks volumes about its cultural significance beyond Japan's borders. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing artwork, we are transported into a moment frozen in time – a harmonious union between man-made structures and nature
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