Six-panel Screen: Horse Racing at Kamo Shrine
early 18th century
Since the late 11th century, an annual horse race has been held on the fifth day of the fifth month as part of the festivals at the Upper Kamo Shrine in Kyoto. Praying for peace and prosperity, Kyoto residents set up the ritualistic races to entertain the shrine gods.
Ink, gold pigment, color, and gold leaf on paper
60 1/4 x 144 in. (153.04 x 365.76 cm)
Overall h.: 68 1/2 in.
Overall w.: 150 in.
Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Corydon Wagner
91.105
Photo: Spike Mafford