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Ichimura Kamezo in the role of Ise no Saburo

Torii Kiyomasu I

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A Japanese woodblock print depicts a man in traditional clothing. He wears a kimono with a floral pattern in shades of blue and beige. The man holds a long staff in his right hand and a round object in his left. A large cylindrical object with a floral design rests on the ground beside him. He holds a fabric with a floral design in his left hand above his head. The background features clouds and trees. Japanese characters are written vertically on the left side of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1748
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
343 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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