Eika KATO (1869 - 1942) - Japan View of the Kiyomizu-dera pagoda in Kyoto. Watercolour sheet - Signed and dated 1911 lower left. Situated and countersigned in graphite on the reverse and bears an old stamp. 25.5 x 18 cm Stains Note: Kiyomizu-dera temple is one of Japan's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Founded over 1,200 years ago and located halfway up Mount Otowa, Kiyomizu-dera Temple offers spectacular panoramic views. The temple is also referred to as a 'Kannon Reijo', which means 'sacred place' in Japanese. Kannon is the main deity of the temple and embodies compassion.