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Tsubasa of Ōgiya

Cleveland Museum of Art

Tsubasa of Ōgiya, a Japanese woodblock print by artist unknown. The print features a woman with long, dark hair wearing a traditional Japanese kimono and a headpiece made of thin, straight, light-colored sticks. The kimono has a mix of brown, beige, and pink colors with wavy and striped patterns. The woman's kimono is draped over her left shoulder and around her body with multiple layers visible. She appears to be seated on the floor with her body facing left. The background of the print is a light brown color with darker brown spots and Japanese writing in black ink on the left and right sides. The print has a worn, aged appearance with rough edges.

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624 × 900 px
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