Japan: Minamoto no Hiromasa (918-980), grandson of Emperor Daigo (r. 897-930) playing the flute. 'Suzaku Gate Moon', Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892), 1886

Minamoto no Hiromasa (源 博雅, 918 – September 28, 980) was a nobleman and gagaku musician in the Heian period. He was the eldest son of Prince Katsuakira and the grandson of Emperor Daigo. His mother was the daughter of Fujiwara no Tokihira.

Emperor Daigo (醍醐天皇 Daigo-tennō, February 6, 884 – October 23, 930) was the 60th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. Daigo's reign spanned the years from 897 through 930. He is named after his place of burial.

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