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Poem by Sugawara Michizane

(Japanese, 1725–1770)
(Japanese)
about 1763–64 (Hôreki 13–Meiwa 1)
Medium/TechniqueWoodblock print (mizu-e); color on paper
DimensionsHosoban; 29.1 x 13.9 cm (11 7/16 x 5 1/2 in.)
Credit LineWilliam S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession number21.4480
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ClassificationsPrints
InscriptionsPoem: Yoi no ma ya/ miyako no sora ni/ sumi mo sede/ kokoro-zukushi no/ ariake no tsuki
ProvenanceSpring 1913, purchased by William S. and John T. Spaulding from Frank Lloyd Wright in Japan; December 1, 1921, given by William S. and John T. Spaulding to the Museum.