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Sukiyabashi in the eastern Capital
Sukiyabashi in the eastern Capital. Print shows travelers and porters crossing the Sukiya Bridge, the waterfront with snow covered boats and buildings, and a view of Mount Fuji in the background. Date 1858
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Sukiyabashi in the Eastern Capital: A Winter Scene of Travel and Trade, 1858 This woodblock print, dated 1858, offers a glimpse into the bustling waterfront of Sukiyabashi in the eastern Japanese capital during a winter season. The scene is filled with a sense of activity as travelers and porters make their way across the Sukiya Bridge, their figures dwarfed by the vast expanse of snow-covered boats and buildings that line the waterfront. The bridge, with its intricate wooden lattice design, serves as a vital connection between the land and the boats, facilitating the movement of people and goods. In the background, the iconic Mount Fuji stands tall and proud, its snow-capped peak reaching for the heavens. The mountain, a symbol of Japan's rich cultural heritage, adds a sense of grandeur and tranquility to the bustling scene below. The print also showcases the unique architectural styles of the buildings along the waterfront, their distinctively Japanese features contrasting sharply with the European-influenced structures that were beginning to appear in the capital during this period. This woodblock print, a testament to the artistic prowess of Japanese woodblock printers during the late Edo period, provides an intriguing window into the past. It offers a glimpse into the daily life and commerce of Sukiyabashi, a thriving hub of trade and transportation in the eastern capital of Japan during the late 19th century.
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