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A shrine festival, Edo period, Japan, late 18th-early 19th century. A tree is being carried along in a large basket, suspended from poles carried on several men's shoulders. Its branches are festooned with gohei (strips of white paper which symbolize sacredness in the native Japanese religion, Shintô), resembling flowers.
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART307179
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
2454px × 4693px
Photo Credit
© The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY
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Carrying
Edo period, Japanese (1615-1867)
Festival
Men
Painting, Medium
Scroll
Shintoism
Shrine
Tree