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Sparrows and Millet

1368-1644
Artist/maker unknown, Chinese
Small-scale album leaves and round fans with motifs of birds and flowers were introduced to Japan from China and flourished during the Muromachi period (1392–1573). Works like this one were highly regarded in Japan.

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