Antique Framed Print : People burning incense at Senso Ji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
People burning incense at Senso Ji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo
Crowds of people burning incense at the Shinto Shrine at Senso-Ji Bhuddist Temple in Asakusa in Tokyo, Japan
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Media ID 14304836
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Paul Brown
Asakusa Buddhism Buddhist Burning Crowds Incense Meditation Prayer Prayers Senso Shinto Shrine Temples Tokyo Worship Worshippers
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.7cm x 37.1cm (9.7" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative image, crowds of people gather at Senso-Ji Temple in the historic district of Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan, engaging in the ancient tradition of burning incense as an act of worship and meditation. The air is thick with the fragrant smoke rising from the charcoal braziers, carrying the prayers and wishes of the faithful up to the heavens. Senso-Ji Temple, one of Tokyo's most famous and historically significant Buddhist temples, is a place of pilgrimage for both locals and tourists alike. The temple complex, which dates back over a thousand years, is dedicated to the goddess of mercy, Kannon, and is renowned for its stunning architecture, intricate decorations, and peaceful atmosphere. As visitors approach the main hall, they make their way through the bustling Nakamise shopping street, lined with traditional souvenir shops and food stalls. Here, they can purchase bundles of incense sticks and paper prayers, which they will later offer at the temple. Once inside the temple grounds, the crowds disperse, each person finding their own quiet spot to light their incense and offer their prayers. The air is filled with the sweet, aromatic scent of burning incense, and the soft sound of chanting and prayer can be heard throughout the temple complex. This image captures the essence of the spiritual experience at Senso-Ji Temple, where the past meets the present, and the hustle and bustle of modern city life gives way to a moment of peace and reflection. The crowds of people, each lost in their own thoughts and prayers, come together in a shared moment of worship and devotion, creating a truly magical and unforgettable atmosphere.
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