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Lovely 20th Century Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Signed Naruto Whirlpools

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Hanging scroll - Awa Naruto Whirlpools view - silk colored Zaimei The Naruto whirlpools (????? Naruto no Uzushio) are tidal whirlpools in the Naruto Strait, a channel between Naruto in Tokushima and Awaji Island in Hyogo, Japan. The strait between Naruto and Awaji island has a width of about 1.3 km (0.81 miles). The strait is one of the connections between the Pacific Ocean and the Inland Sea, a body of water separating Honshu and Shikoku, two of the main islands of Japan. The tide moves large amounts of water into the Inland Sea twice a day and also removes large amounts of water twice a day. With a range of up to 1.7 m (5.6 ft), the tide creates a difference in the water level of up to 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) between the Inland Sea and the Pacific. Due to the narrowness of the strait, the water rushes through the Naruto channel at a speed of about 13–15 km/h (8–9 mph) four times a day, twice flowing in and twice flowing out. During a spring tide, the speed of the water may reach 20 km/h (12 mph), creating vortices up to 20 m (66 ft) in diameter. The current in the strait is the fastest in Japan and the fourth fastest in the world after the Saltstraumen outside Bodø in Norway, which reaches speeds of 37 km/h (23 mph), the Moskenstraumen off the Lofoten islands in Norway (the original maelstrom), which reaches speeds of 27.8 km/h (17.3 mph); and the Old Sow whirlpool in New Brunswick, Canada, which has been measured with a speed of up to 27.6 km/h (17.1 mph). The whirlpools can be observed from ships, or from the Naruto Bridge spanning the strait. The suspension bridge has a total length of 1,629 m (5,344 ft), with the center span over the strait having a length of 876 m (2,874 ft) and a height of 41 m (135 ft) above sea level. A good view is also possible from the shore on Awaji island. The whirlpools inspired the name for Naruto Uzumaki from the manga and anime Naruto, "Uzumaki" (????) meaning whirlpool and "Naruto" referring to the bridge. The Land of Waves (???, Nami no Kuni), is the country with which the Naruto manga and anime introduces the Great Naruto Bridge (?????, Naruto Ohashi) which is based on the Naruto Bridge spanning the Naruto Strait. Condition good: Size Axis ... vertical 196.5cm next to 65.5cm PAinting ... vertical 121.5cm horizontal 50.5cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 77.37 in (196.5 cm)Width: 25.79 in (65.5 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Condition Good: Size Axis ... vertical 196.5cm next to 65.5cm PAinting ... vertical 121.5cm horizontal 50.5cm.
  • Seller Location:
    Amsterdam, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1330917030031stDibs: LU4863217109822
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