CATALOGUE 167. Shubi-no-Matsu Pine and Ommayagashi Bank on the Asakusagawa River, by Andō Hiroshige (Uspensky 2005:139).

The boats in this print are likely traveling to the Yoshiwara pleasure quarters. The hiyoke-bune in the foreground hints at possible pleasures, with the geta sandals discarded in the bow and blinds drawn. The stempost is minimally decorated. Other vessels are open-air ferryboats.


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