Bunraku Puppetry from the series Competition of Precious Children Proud of their Arts, Among Seven Scrolls
A traditional Japanese woodblock print depicts three women. The woman on the left wears a pink kimono with white floral designs. She holds a branch with flowers and leaves. The woman in the middle kneels, wearing a brown kimono and a pink shawl. She holds a teapot. The woman on the right sits on a high seat behind a low table; she wears a pink kimono and a pink bow in her hair. The background is beige with some darker spots and Japanese writing.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 667 × 900 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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