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Poetry Contest of Forty-two Matches. Japan, Late Muromachi period, second half 16th CE. This scroll depicts the story of how, when the Japanese capital was at Nara (710-794), the emperor paid a visit to the Tôgû Palace in the fourth month and was struck by the beauty of the blossoming cherry trees and lakeside willows at the Nanden (Southern Hall). In the scene illustrated, the emperor sits within the room, a koto (lateral harp) beside him. On the veranda are several courtiers wearing black eboshi (court hats), and holding fans, with two court women also in attendance. Handscroll painting, 15.8 x 1166.5 cm. Inv. 1960,0409,0.3.
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART319421
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
3056px × 1182px
Photo Credit
© The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY
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16th century CE
Court Life
Courtier
Emperors, Japanese
Koto, Musical Instrument
Muromachi period (1333-1573)
Painting, Medium
Scroll