Fuchi with Magpies on a Bridge

mid 19th century (late Edo) 1 7/16 in. (3.7 cm) (l.) Citation Source image

Three magpies are shown on a bridge over a stream. At the left is maiden flower. Magpies are associated with the festival of Tanabata because they were said to form a bridge with their wings which allowed the lovers Orihime and Hikoboshi to meet. The lovers are depicted on th...

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William T. / Henry Walters Collection, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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