Monkey with Flower Arrangements
Artist/maker unknown, Japanese
Geography:
Made in Japan, Asia
Period:
Muromachi Period (1392-1573)Date:
Late 14th - 16th centuryMedium:
Ink, color, and gold on paper; mounted as a two-fold screenDimensions:
18 1/8 x 62 5/8 inches (46 x 159 cm) Mount: 28 3/4 x 73 1/4 inches (73 x 186 cm)Curatorial Department:
East Asian Art
1928-114-25Credit Line:
Purchased with Museum funds, 1928
Made in Japan, Asia
Period:
Muromachi Period (1392-1573)Date:
Late 14th - 16th centuryMedium:
Ink, color, and gold on paper; mounted as a two-fold screenDimensions:
18 1/8 x 62 5/8 inches (46 x 159 cm) Mount: 28 3/4 x 73 1/4 inches (73 x 186 cm)Curatorial Department:
East Asian Art
* Gallery 242, Asian Art, second floor
Accession Number:1928-114-25Credit Line:
Purchased with Museum funds, 1928
Label:
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.
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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