Shōtoku Taishi als Sechzehnjähriger 聖徳太子 | anonym | ca. 1850 Reiher The rice ears protrude into

The rice ears protrude into the frame from the left

This romance novel is one of the great medieval classics

das sind keine eleganten Schriftzüge

but the bird of prey is nevertheless completely natural in its pose

Shōtoku Taishi als Sechzehnjähriger 聖徳太子 | anonym | ca. 1850 Reiher The rice ears protrude intoThere is no Japanese person who does not know Shtoku Taishi (607672). His likeness used to appear on the 10,000 yen bill. Every year in early April, the Shiten Temple in Osaka hosts the most magnificent performance of court dances (bugaku) as part of a major Buddhist ceremony honoring the anniversary of his death. Shtoku Taishi is regarded as the political and spiritual father of the Japanese nation. Before Japan connected with the world cultures of