Title: 朝の石手寺 (Ishite Temple in the Morning). Ed.27/150.
Artist: Masao Ido (1945-2016).
Signed & Dated: Signed, titled, & editioned in pencil to plate. Published 1995.
Medium: Woodblock Print.
Paper Size: Approx H: 37.50cm X W: 51.00cm. (Image Approx H: 30.25cm X W: 44.50cm).
Condition: Excellent - a lovely clean, unblemished image. Please refer to photos / Contact for any further questions & condition report.
Notes: A lovely image of Matsuyama city’s Ishite-ji (石手寺) - the 51st temple on the Shikoku pilgrimage. Masao Ido captures a wonderful scene of pilgrims (dressed in their traditional white pilgrim garb (https://shikokutours.com/shikoku-pilgrimage/get-ready)), paying their respects amongst the temple grounds & burning incense. Temple No. 51, Ishite-ji - Shikoku Tours (https://shikokutours.com/).
The Shikoku Pilgrimage (Ohenro): A historic 1,385km, 88 Temple, pilgrim route. A tradition central to Japanese Shingon Buddhism and its founder Kūkai (Kōbō Daishi), this enriching trail continues to be a sought pilgrimage today - either by those in search of quiet reflection, spiritual enlightenment, or simply, a culturally rich experience.
Official Masao Ido Website: http://www.gado.jp/en/collection.html.
Title: 朝の石手寺 (Ishite Temple in the Morning). Ed.27/150.
Artist: Masao Ido (1945-2016).
Signed & Dated: Signed, titled, & editioned in pencil to plate. Published 1995.
Medium: Woodblock Print.
Paper Size: Approx H: 37.50cm X W: 51.00cm. (Image Approx H: 30.25cm X W: 44.50cm).
Condition: Excellent - a lovely clean, unblemished image. Please refer to photos / Contact for any further questions & condition report.
Notes: A lovely image of Matsuyama city’s Ishite-ji (石手寺) - the 51st temple on the Shikoku pilgrimage. Masao Ido captures a wonderful scene of pilgrims (dressed in their traditional white pilgrim garb (https://shikokutours.com/shikoku-pilgrimage/get-ready)), paying their respects amongst the temple grounds & burning incense. Temple No. 51, Ishite-ji - Shikoku Tours (https://shikokutours.com/).
The Shikoku Pilgrimage (Ohenro): A historic 1,385km, 88 Temple, pilgrim route. A tradition central to Japanese Shingon Buddhism and its founder Kūkai (Kōbō Daishi), this enriching trail continues to be a sought pilgrimage today - either by those in search of quiet reflection, spiritual enlightenment, or simply, a culturally rich experience.
Official Masao Ido Website: http://www.gado.jp/en/collection.html.
