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Poem by Ariwara no Narihira, from the book Ehon hana kazura, vol. I

(Japanese, 1725–1770)
1764 (Hôreki 14/Meiwa 1)
Medium/TechniqueWoodblock print; ink on paper, with hand-applied color
DimensionsTwo pages; 17.3 x 26 cm (6 13/16 x 10 1/4 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Jared K. Morse in memory of Charles J. Morse
Accession numberRES.53.196
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ClassificationsPrints
InscriptionsPoem: Yo no naka ni/ taete sakura no/ nakariseba/ haru no kokoro wa/ nodokekaramashi
Provenance1953, gift of Mrs. Jared K. Morse to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 10, 1953)