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The artist puns on a classical poem by Fujiwara no Shunzei (1114–1204) that refers to opening the gates of the heavens (ama no to) by showing a young woman opening rain shutters. 3/4
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The poem reads: "Ama no to no akuru keshiki mo, shizuka nite kumoi yori koso haru wa tachikere "As the gates of heavens open, quietly a splendid scene appears as spring arrives from the palace of the clouds." 4/4
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