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Fortune teller, Inari Temple, Kyoto, Japan, 1904. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
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Fortune teller, Inari Temple, Kyoto, Japan, 1904. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Fortune teller, Inari Temple, Kyoto, Japan, 1904. Inari is the Shinto god of fertility, rice, agriculture, foxes and industry. Temples to Inari usually have a series of red sacred gates (torii) leading to the shrine. The Fushimi Inari Temple in Kyoto is the principal Inari shrine in Japan. Stereoscopic card. Detail
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This photo print, taken by Underwood & Underwood in 1904, transports us to the mystical world of a fortune teller at Inari Temple in Kyoto, Japan. The artist skillfully captures the essence of this sacred place dedicated to Inari, the Shinto god associated with fertility, rice, agriculture, foxes, and industry. The image showcases a male fortune teller dressed in traditional Japanese attire - a kimono that exudes elegance and cultural significance. With spectacles perched on his nose and pen in hand, he appears deeply engrossed in writing or perhaps divining fortunes for those seeking guidance. Inari Temple is renowned for its series of vibrant red torii gates leading to the shrine. Although not visible in this particular detail captured by Underwood & Underwood's stereoscopic card technique, one can imagine these iconic gates creating an enchanting pathway towards spiritual enlightenment. Kyoto's Fushimi Inari Temple stands as the principal Inari shrine in Japan and attracts countless visitors who come to pay homage and seek blessings from this revered deity. This portrait serves as a testament to both religious devotion and cultural heritage within this beautiful country. Underwood & Underwood's masterful composition allows us to glimpse into the past while preserving an important moment frozen in time. It reminds us of Japan's rich history intertwined with spirituality—a reminder that traditions continue to thrive amidst modernity.
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