TŌYŌ, OKAMOTO (1891–1969)
Fire-basket in Maruyama Park
1925-29Gelatin silver print | RCIN 2862264
A photograph of a lit iron fire-basket (kagari) hanging from a hook attached to a pole (kagaribō), taken after dusk. This type of lighting (kagaribi) is used for illuminating the cherry blossoms in Kyoto's Maruyama Park during the Sakura season.