Nihon hana zue

1897 (Meiji)

24 cm 36 cm

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Writing a poem on a long and narrow piece of paper ("tanzaku") and attaching it to a tree or other object can be a way of sending a message. For instance:Once again in love,Once more regret- as fleetingAs cherry blossoms.

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Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Snell, Jr., Maryland Line, Maryland; given to the Walters Art Museum, 1987.
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