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Ema (Votive Painting) of Chinese Lion Led by Utenō

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular artwork with a curved top and a string attached to the top, featuring an orange border with white dots. A man on the left with white hair and a beard, wearing a green and orange outfit with a red hat. He holds a ball. A large dog or lion-like creature with curly hair and a spotted coat stands on the right. The creature has a long tail and a mane. The background features green grass and black Japanese characters on either side.

Artwork details

Date:
1627
Medium:
Ink and color on wood
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 471 px
Museum record:
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