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Katsukawa Shunsho

A Pilgrim Praying through the Night to the Buddha (kannenbutsu) is Startled by a Ghostly Head Lying on the Snow-Covered Ground

c. 1768
Color woodblock print; hosoban
33.1 × 16.2 cm (13 × 6.4 in)

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