CATALOGUE 9. Fuji as a Mirror Stand, by Katsushika Hokusai. (Smith 1998:150-1).

Two fishermen push their boat under a plank bridge; a third fisherman crosses the bridge hanging his jug of sake and another package from his oar (kai). Two tubs for salt drying dominate the left side of the print (Smith 1998:201). The stern construction is clearly visible here, including the notch in which the rudder would be shipped. The ro protrudes from the port side and the lashing and iriko are visible from this angle. The tow rope is tied to the protruding deck beam in the bow. Rushes are draped over the gunwale.


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