
Sujet
A well in the grounds of Nikko shrine
Légende
A well in the grounds of Nikko shrine, Such wells are found at the entrance to the shrine. The paper and rope shimenawa, is used to demarcate a sacred area. The running water is for washing the hands, and wooden scoops are for rinsing the mouth; purification rituals that are done before entering the shrine. Japan.
Info+
Werner Forman Archive/
Crédit
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Notre référence
UMG12A35_355
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
29,8Mo (7,2Mo) / 31,7cm x 23,6cm / 3744 x 2782 (300dpi)