Young Samurai with Hawk on His Wrist, c. 1767-1768, Suzuki Harunobu, Japanese, 1725 - 1770, 27 15/16 × 5 1/4 in. ( × cm) (image, sheet, hashira-e), Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper, Japan, 18th century, Training predatory birds for hunting was a significant pastime of the Japanese aristocracy and a favorite painting subject. Master falconers (takajō) received a special rank within the samurai hierarchy during the Edo period (1603-1868). In this visual parody, Suzuki Harunobu depicts a falconer as an urban dandy (wakashu) with elegant green jacket, purple-and-pink

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