CATALOGUE 81. Cherry Blossoms at Arashiyama in Yamashiro Province from Beautiful Scenes of Snow, Moon, and Flower, by Hokusai (Kikuchi 1968).
Scenes set within Kyoto are relatively rare. Boats filled with rushes or bamboo are being poled under the bridge. The sharply raked bow is unusual; wider than most other bows with true stemposts yet not as flat as blunt-ended ferryboats. It is unclear whether this is a regional variant or simply stylization. Additional construction details are difficult to discern.
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