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Monkey with Flower Arrangements

Late 14th - 16th century
Artist/maker unknown, Japanese
The monkey depicted on this screen is dressed for a New Year's performance, indicating that the flowers are auspicious offerings for the New Year. The Japanese art of flower arrangement (ikebana), has its origins in Shinto nature worship and sixth-century Buddhist floral offerings.

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