Japanese Print "An Abridged Biography of Koso Illustrated - Travelling in Heavy Snow" by Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Artist:Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Title:An Abridged Biography of Koso Illustrated - Travelling in Heavy Snow
Date:Originally in 1835-36. This re-carved edition was published probably in early 20th century.
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Source:artelino - Japanese Prints
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Description:
From the series, "Koso Go-ichidai Ryaku Zu" ("An Abridged Biography of Koso Illustrated"). "Koso" (High Priest, Nichiren) was the founder of a Buddhist sect in 13th Century. He is travelling in the Tsukuba Mountains alone in the heavily falling snow.
