The Flood-tide lapping about the temple at Miyajima, the torii, sacred gateway of the Shinto faith, is left a carven silhouette. Japan (1923)

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JAPAN. When the Flood-tide comes lapping about the temple at Miyajima, the torii, sacred gateway of the Shinto faith, is left a carven silhouette against the sky and a quivering image on the water. Artist/engraver/cartographer: Engraved by John Bushby. Provenance: "Countries of the World". Type: Book illustration.

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Size: 4806px × 2821px
Location: Japan
Photo credit: © Antiqua Print Gallery / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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