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His brushwork displays a sense of spontaneity and individual character, reflecting the aesthetic values of the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. The characters are arranged with a focus on rhythm and spatial harmony, typical of the high-level literary culture maintained by the imperial court. The gold-leaf application, likely depicting chrysanthemums or similar seasonal flora, provides a decorative layer that does not overwhelm the primary calligraphic content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a master of both Japanese and Chinese literary forms, Nobutada utilised this album to demonstrate his command over classical poetic traditions. The physical presentation, with its careful mounting and integration of text and decorative paper, suggests it was intended for an audience of connoisseurs. This print captures the specific texture of the original paper and the varying density of the ink, allowing for a close examination of the artist's hand. 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