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Susuki Grass
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<em>Susuki</em> grass has a seasonal association with autumn in the Japanese visual and literary tradition. It is one of the “Seven Flowers of Autumn,” along with bush clover, arrowroot, pink, <em>patrinia</em>, mistflower, and bellflower. This composition immerses the beholder in a field of grasses and golden bands of mist. The design may have served as a backdrop for poems brushed in ink on decorated papers and attached to the surface of the screens, a practice with a long tradition in Japan.
| Artist / Maker | Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573) |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1525 |
| Culture / Origin | Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573) |
| Medium | Pair of six-panel folding screens; ink, color, and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Overall: 150.3 x 348.8 cm (59 3/16 x 137 5/16 in.) |
| Department | Japanese Art |
| Type | Painting |
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