At this time in November, when all the animals are starting to disappear into their warm burrows or nests for winter, it’s nice to remember spring and summer when they were all running around in our backyards. This book, a compilation of four scrolls called the Chōjū-giga or the “Scrolls of Frolicking Animals” show scenes of playing animals such as frogs, rabbits, cats, and even some spiffily dressed monkeys. These scrolls, attributed to Toba Sōjō, can be found and perused at the Archives & Special Collections if you just miss all those cute little creatures running around in this cold season. You can also find out more information about this rare book on Primo!
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