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Mikos (shrine maiden) at Kasuga Taisha Shrine photographed inside. It is probable that they are the same women as catalogue #4476. The hair decoration like wisteria flowers and eight layered red and white collars are the characteristic of miko attire of Kasuga Taisha. The miko in the centre holds bells whereas other six hold fans called 'hiougi'.==Date:unknown, Place:Nara, Photo:Kajima Seibei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number84‐9‐0]