Married Couple Rocks at Sunrise is a painting by Terri Harris which was uploaded on October 26th, 2016.
Married Couple Rocks at Sunrise
MeotoIwa, or the Married Couple Rocks, are a couple of small rocky stacks in the sea off Futami, Mie, Japan. They are joined by a shimenawa (a heavy... more
by Terri Harris
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20.000 x 16.000 x 0.500 inches
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Title
Married Couple Rocks at Sunrise
Artist
Terri Harris
Medium
Painting - Watercolor On Rice Paper
Description
MeotoIwa, or the Married Couple Rocks, are a couple of small rocky stacks in the sea off Futami, Mie, Japan. They are joined by a shimenawa (a heavy rope of rice straw) and are considered sacred by worshippers at the neighboring Futami Okitama Shrine. According to Shinto, the rocks represent the union of the creator of kami, Izanagi and Izanami. The rocks, therefore, celebrate the union in marriage of man and woman. The rope, which weighs over a ton, must be replaced several times a year in a special ceremony. The larger rock, said to be male, has a small torii at its peak.
The best time to see the rocks is at dawn during the summer, when the sun appears to rise between them. Mount Fuji is visible in the distance. At low tide, the rocks are not separated by water.
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October 26th, 2016
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