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An Oiran Standing, a Pipe in Her right Hand, and Turning to Look Behind over Her Shoulder

Torii Kiyomasu I

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
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