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Japan: A waitress at a tea house in Meguro selling rice balls; behind her the steps of Ryusenji Temple are visible. Yashima Gakutei (1786-1868), c. 1827

Japan: A waitress at a tea house in Meguro selling rice balls; behind her the steps of Ryusenji Temple are visible. Yashima Gakutei (1786-1868), c. 1827

Yashima Gakutei was a Japanese artist and poet who was a pupil of both Totoya Hokkei and Hokusai. Gakutei is best known for his kyoka poetry and surimono woodblock works.

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