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Poem by Emperor Sanjo, from the series One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets Explained by an Old Nurse
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A priest raises a <em>gohei</em>, a ritual implement with zig-zag strips of white paper attached to a staff, while the surrounding figures reverentially bow in a moonlit ceremony honoring Emperor Sanjo (976–1017, reigned 1012–16).
| Artist / Maker | Katsushika Hokusai |
|---|---|
| Date | 1835–36 |
| Culture / Origin | Japan, Edo period (1615–1868) |
| Medium | color woodblock print |
| Dimensions | Overall: 25.6 x 37.3 cm (10 1/16 x 14 11/16 in.) |
| Department | Japanese Art |
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About the Artist
1760–1849, JapanUkiyo-e master whose print became the icon of Japanese art. Full biography →
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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