Competition Between Poets of Different Eras (Jidai fudō uta awase), depicting the poet Minamoto no Hitoshi
A traditional Japanese-style artwork depicting a seated man. The man sits cross-legged on the floor, wearing a traditional Japanese robe and a traditional Japanese hat. The man has a goatee. The background features Japanese calligraphy. The image appears on aged paper with visible creases and discoloration.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 13th century
- Medium:
- Section of a handscroll mounted as a hanging scroll; ink on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 398 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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