Fun History Fact,During the Nara Period of Japanese history (710 AD - 794 AD), ink battles were a po
Fun History Fact,During the Nara Period of Japanese history (710 AD - 794 AD), ink battles were a popular past time of the Imperial Court. The print above depicts one such battle between various noblemen, counselors, courtiers, and samurai.Woodblock print by Kuniyoshi circa 1843. Currently on display at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. -- source link
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