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Field Ensign (<i>Sashimono</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Field Ensign (Sashimono) by an unknown artist. The image shows a long, thin pole with a cluster of long, thin, light-brown fibers or hairs attached to the top. The fibers are attached to a gold-colored metal ring. The pole is red and gold with a shiny surface. The background is a solid gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Wood, lacquer, iron, yak hair
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
356 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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