Interior of the Gankirō Teahouse in Yokohama

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Interior of the Gankirō Teahouse in Yokohama

1860

Utagawa Hiroshige II (Japanese, 1826–1869) Published by Daikokuya Kinnosuke (Daikin) Engraved by Hori Yasu (?)

The two-story central court with a pond of blooming irises featured here provides a glimpse of the luxurious environment of the Gankirö teahouse. The red lacquer bridge over the pond was used as a stage for geisha dances, which visitors could watch from the veranda. Courtesans are shown conducting a foreigner across the bridge toward a reception area.

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Object Details

Titles:

Interior of the Gankirō Teahouse in Yokohama

Date:

1860

Artists:

Utagawa Hiroshige II (Japanese, 1826–1869) Published by Daikokuya Kinnosuke (Daikin) Engraved by Hori Yasu (?)

Medium:

Color woodcut triptych

Dimensions:

Ōban tate-e triptych (4--6): 14 1/2 x 30 inches (36.8 x 76.2 cm)

Classification:

Prints

Credit Line:

Gift of Eli Kirk Price, 1950

Accession Number:

1950-70-1(4--6)

Geography:

Published in Japan, Asia

Context:

Period: Edo Period (1615-1868)

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