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Painting, handscroll. Illustrated tale of the marriage of two monkeys, set on Mt. Hiei; Shibuzane, priest of Hiyoshi Shrine (Sanno Gongen), marrying his daughter to Yosaburo Yoshinari of Yokawa on Mt. Hiei. Six sections each of text and paintings: 1. Shibuzane consulting about the marriage proposal for his daughter. 2. Wedding procession of Shibuzane's daughter. 3. Shibuzane consulting about inviting his son-in-law to a banquet. 4. Yasaburo, the young son and entourage on their way to Shibuzane's residence. 5. Tea ceremony performed as part of 'renga' (linked verse) session. 6. Banquet at Shibuzane's residence. Ink and colours on paper.
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