

Shinabazu Benten Kaicho: Ceremony of Worshipping Benten at Shinabazu Temple
Black and white illustration on aged paper. A large turtle-like creature with a shell on its back and a long tail swims in water with wavy lines. The creature's head faces left. A bridge with people on it spans over the creature. The bridge has a curved top and railings on both sides. People stand on the bridge, some wearing traditional Japanese clothing and hats. A building with a tiled roof is on the left side of the bridge. More people stand on the right side of the bridge. A lantern is on the right side. Japanese characters are written vertically on the right side.
Artwork Details
- Medium
- Monochrome woodblock print; ink on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 436 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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