Story of the Wisteria Basket, 18th century, Unknown Japanese, 9 3/16 × 350 15/16 in. ( × cm) (image)9 1/2 × 359 5/16 in. ( × cm) (mount, without roller), Ink and light color on paper, Japan, 18th century, This handscroll illustrates the story of a beautiful woman who is married to a monkey against her will. One day, the story goes, an old farmer exhausted by his labors rashly promises the hand of his daughter to anyone willing to do his work in the fields. A monkey appears, accepts the offer, and, after doing the work, says he will come the next day to fetch his bride

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Size: 5782px × 1860px
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Photo credit: © Penta Springs / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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