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Display of Treasures at Mimeguri Shrine (Mimeguri jinja no onkaichō)

Kitagawa Utamaro

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Triptych print depicting a procession of women in traditional Japanese clothing walking in a line. The women wear kimonos in various colors and patterns, including stripes, florals, and solids. Most have their hair styled in traditional Japanese up-dos and adorned with hairpins. Some carry objects such as a fan, an umbrella, or a closed parasol. The background features trees with sparse leaves and a stone lantern. Two large characters are on a black background on the left and center panels. A low wall or barrier is behind the procession. The print is in muted colors, predominantly tan, black, and shades of brown. The image is bordered with a thin white frame.

Artwork Details

Date
1799
Medium
Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
598 × 312 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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