A Show of Horsemanship, second half 17th century, Unknown Japanese, 65 1/4 x 146 in. ( x cm), Ink, color, and gold on paper, Japan, 17th century, During the Edo period (1603-1868) eighteen military techniques were considered essential for the training of a proper samurai. Foremost among these were archery, sword fighting, and horsemanship. Affluent warriors commissioned lavish folding screens that illustrated their favorite martial pastime. For this six-fold screen, the artist depicted a portion of a high-ranking warrior's estate as seen through golden clouds.

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