厳島吉野花見図屏風, Cherry Blossom Viewing at Itsukushima and Yoshino, first half of the 17th century

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厳島吉野花見図屏風, Cherry Blossom Viewing at Itsukushima and Yoshino, Edo period (1615–1868), first half of the 17th century, Japan, Pair of six-panel folding screens; ink, color, and gold leaf on paper, Image (each): 60 1/2 in. × 11 ft. 5 1/4 in. ( × cm), Screens, Both of these famous sites, or meisho, are celebrated for their scenic beauty and religious associations, but here sheer enjoyment and celebration of a beautiful spring day among people of all classes on holiday take center stage

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