Minneapolis Institute of Art
The River Port Eguchi
Totoya Hokkei
- Date
- c. 1832
- Medium
- Woodblock print (surimono), ink and color on paper
- Department
- Asian Art
- Institution
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
Eguchi is the name of a river port in Osaka, which is also known for its famous gay quarter. The woman (mae shite) in picture is a ghost of the courtesan who refused to let the travelling monk, Saigyo a long time ago. The man in picture(waki) is another travelling monk came along the same place where Saigyo saw the courtesan. The red structure is a boat used by courtesans around this area to entertain their guests. Japan, Asia
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