Ido Masao Woodblock Autumn At Eigenji 1986

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Ido Masao Woodblock Autumn At Eigenji 1986

An original 1986 woodblock print by Ido Masao titled Autumn At Eigenji. Eigen-ji was established in 1361 under the order of Sasaki Ujiyori, lord of the Omi domain, for Zen master Jakushitsu Genko. The autumn scene depicted by Masao shows the colourful foilage along the path leading to the entrance of the Temple.

Pencil signed by the artist this print is #73 of a limited edition of 150 woodblock prints.

Approximate dimensions of sheet are 43.5 cm width and 32 cm height.

Approximate dimensions of print are 38 cm width and 26 cm height.

Shipping is via Australia Post and includes tracking and signature on delivery.

Due to Jakushitsu’s fame as an eminent Zen master, more than 2000 monks came to train at the temple. During this time, many temple buildings were constructed under the patronage of the Imperial Court.  The temple also received patronage from the shogun of the Muromachi Period (1336-1573).  During this time a total of 56 halls of worship were constructed in the Eigen-ji Temple grounds.

At the outbreak of the Onin War (1467-1477) Eigen-ji was embroiled in power struggles between feudal lords.  As a result the temple was destroyed by fire in 1942 and again in 1563. In the years that followed, what remained of Eigen-ji fell into disrepair.

In 1631, Beppo Join, a Zen master from Myoshin-ji Temple in Kyoto made a vow to restore the temple. Beppo Join worked on site, transporting rocks and earth to the temple grounds and prepared the site. In 1643, an imperial edict issued by Emperor Go-Mizunoo commanded that Isshi Bunshu, who oversaw the scholastic training of the emperor, take the position of abbot at Eigen-ji Temple.