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dōbōshū
同朋衆

dōbōshū; priest-artists' guild


A general term for artists in the service of the shogun or nobles, who engaged in the appraisal of art items, or in noh, tea ceremony, flower arranging, garden making, and so forth. They wore priestly attire, and took the title of "Ami."


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