Relief; Japan; 18th century.Carved and gilded wood.Size: 29 x 102 x 5 cm.Relief made of carved and gilded wood, which presents a procession of figures in the form of a frieze. In the centre, a central figure stands out from the rest, not only because of his dominant position, but also because he is carved behind a richly decorated tribune, raising his hands and holding a kind of band between them. Next to him are the other figures, situated on either side of him in a symmetrical manner, as each side has four protagonists in the lower area. This procession displays a number of attributes, such as fans or scrolls, which indicates that it is a sample of the most important figures in society. It is therefore likely to be a leader and his court. The scene ispleted with carved elements of an architectural nature, not only the pulpit but also columns, and the upper areas where small characters that look like children contemplating the scene can be seen. This frieze probably represents a historical event characteristic of the history of Japan, and given its ornamentation, it is most likely that it belonged to the ornamentation of an architectural ensemble to which it was attached.Dimensions: 29 x 102 x 5 cm.