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  • A gathering of revelers who imbibe sake, enjoy food served on lacquer dishes, and listen to the sounds of the shamisen snow falls outside.
    Unseen Art History: Utagawa Toyoharu’s ‘A Winter Party’

    Collections, Freer History

  • Painted chrysanthemum flowers in a fan shape, mounted on a fabric backing
    Unseen Art History: September (Chrysanthemum)

    Behind the Scenes, Collections

  • Gagaku band performing on stage
    From Court to Concert Hall: The Origins of Classical Music in Japan
  • Woodblock print illustration of depicts a courtier strolling on a desolate moor and subduing a would-be robber with the seductive sounds of his flute.
    The Guiding Hand of Past Masters

    Collections

  • a lovely garden with a stream, a bridge over the water and a glimpse of a building behind.
    This Day in Freer History: April 20, 1907

    Freer History

  • drawings of plants, structures like bridges and roofs, and fans, scrolls
    This Day in Freer History: February 23, 1901

    Freer History

  • A woman in a black long sleeve shirt stands near a white ceramic vase in a glass case, she faces a group of three people and is speaking to them about the object in the case.
    Meeting Our Mentors
  • A night scene with a silhouette of figures climbing a willow tree.
    Night Light

    ImaginAsia

  • scene of people fleeing in a street, smoke and flames and burning buildings and structures around them.
    Scenes of the 1923 Earthquake

    Collections

  • “Masters of Mercy: Buddha’s Amazing Disciples” Closes July 8
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