Frontispiece, from the series Twelve Bouts in the Way of Love (Shikidō torikumi jūniban), c. 1775-1777, Isoda Koryūsai, Japanese, 1735 - 1790 ?, 9 3/16 × 14 15/16 in. ( × cm) (sheet, horizontal ōban), Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper, Japan, 18th century, The series opens with three couples enjoying each other's company with food and drinks. The finely appointed room is decorated with a large standing screen, arrangements of flowers, and a hanging scroll on display in the tokonoma (alcove). The blossoming plum chosen for the decorations and the closed shōji panels

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