An Accurate Depiction of the Garden of Yasukuni Shrine at the Top of Kudanzaka Slope (Kudanzaka jô Yasukuni jinja teinai shinzu)

「九段坂上靖国神社庭内真図」

Japanese

Meiji era

1888 (Meiji 21), March 10

Medium/Technique Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper

Dimensions Vertical ôban triptych; 37.8 x 76.7 cm (14 7/8 x 30 3/16 in.)

Credit Line Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf Collection

Accession Number2000.231a-c

NOT ON VIEW

ClassificationsPrints

Catalogue Raisonné Yasukuni Jinja Yûshûkan, Tôkyô meisho nishiki-e ten (1986), #29; Tanba, Nishiki-e ni miru Meiji tennô to Meiji jidai (1966), #60

Signed Tankei ga

Marks Blockcutter's mark: Umezawa tô
Artist's seal: Tankei

ProvenanceVarious dealers: primarily in London and Tokyo. Purchased between 1985-1999.