| The Kyūchū Enzu motif depicts an elegant banquet in the imperial court of the Heian period. Courtiers and court ladies gather within the palace, enjoying sake, music, and poetry, expressing the refined culture of the classical court. The theme reflects an admiration for cultivation and courtly elegance.In this example, figures, architectural elements, and garden scenery are skillfully arranged across the entire surface of the kozuka, and the work is gorgeously finished in gold and silver.Although unsigned, the quality of the craftsmanship suggests it was probably the Kyo-kinko school. |
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