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The Korean Ambassador on His Way to the Capital

Nishimura Shigenaga

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The rectangular image depicts a procession of people. Men in traditional Korean clothing, including robes and hats, are shown. Some wear black shoes. The procession includes a man on horseback. The men carry various items, such as a pole with a flag, a drum, and a round object. A long banner with Asian characters hangs on the right. The background features a decorative border with green and white diagonal stripes and floral patterns. The color palette includes black outlines, with green, yellow, and white fill. The image appears to be a woodblock print. The scene shows a formal, ceremonial event.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
598 × 278 px
Museum record:
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