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Poem by Minamoto no Nobuakira Ason, from the book Ehon hana kazura, vol. III

(Japanese, 1725–1770)
1764 (Hôreki 14/Meiwa 1)
Medium/TechniqueWoodblock print; ink on paper, with hand-applied color
DimensionsOne page; 17 x 10.6 cm (6 11/16 x 4 3/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Jared K. Morse in memory of Charles J. Morse
Accession numberRES.53.200
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ClassificationsPrints
InscriptionsPoem: Koishisa wa/ onaji kokoro ni/ arazu to mo/ koyoi no tsuki o/ kimi mizarame ya こひしさは おなし心に あらすとも 今宵の月を 君みざらめや
Provenance1953, gift of Mrs. Jared K. Morse to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 10, 1953)