

An Oiran Standing, a Pipe in Her right Hand, and Turning to Look Behind over Her Shoulder
A woman stands facing right, partially turned to look over her left shoulder. Her dark hair is pulled back into a low ponytail. She wears a kimono with a large circular crest on the right side, and her right arm is bent at the elbow with a pipe held between her thumb and index finger. The kimono's designs include various patterns such as stripes and a circular motif. Her left arm is not visible. She wears geta sandals. The background is a light beige color with some darker spots and marks. There are four small symbols in a vertical line on the left edge.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1705
- Medium
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 367 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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