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Choga Ceremony

Establishment
Kyoto Imperial Palace
Building
Omima
Room
Jodan-no-ma
Asset Type
Fusuma & Wall Paintings
AuthorSumiyoshi Hirotsura
PeriodAnsei Era
Production date1855
SizeH1.7m×W0.82m
MaterialColor, gold-leafed clouds and mist, powdered gold leaf on paper  
FormatDoor pocket for sliding doors
Original/CopyOriginal

The paintings in each of the three rooms depict ceremonies closely associated with the Imperial Court. Courtiers in ceremonial attire, processions at festivals and people leading horses are arranged in a panorama.