Title: 石水院 (Sekisui-in, Kosanji Temple). Ed.16/180.

Artist: Masao Ido (1945-2016).

Signed & Dated: Signed, titled, & editioned in pencil to plate. Published ‘92.

Medium: Woodblock Print.

Paper Size: Approx H: 33.00cm X W: 45.25cm. (Image Approx H:26.00cm X W: 38.00cm).

Condition: Wonderful vibrant green hues - no blemishes/marks to image. Paper clean & intact, slight handling to paper margin. Please refer to photos / Contact for any further questions & condition report.

Notes: A lovely view from Sekisui-in (石水院) of Kosanji Temple (高山寺), & the approach from the temple gate (石水院の門) below. The only building that still stands since Kosanji was founded by Buddhist monk Myoe (1173-1232); Sekisui-in houses Japan’s National Treasure: “Choju-Jinbutsu-Giga” (鳥獣人物戯画) - a set of four famous animal caricature picture scrolls. Kosanji Temple remains a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the mountains to the west of Kyoto - its courtyard further housing The Oldest Tea Plantation of Japan (日本最古の茶園).

Wonderful Read: allaboutkyoto.com | Kosanji Temple Kyoto | All About Kyoto - A Local Travel Blog.

Kosanji Temple Website: https://kyoto-kosanji.jp/en/