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Monk Renshō Riding His Horse Backwards by Matsumura Goshun

Monk Renshō Riding His Horse Backwards

Matsumura Goshun · 1783

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Artist
Matsumura Goshun
Date
1783
Location
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Culture
Japan
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