

The image depicts a woman in a traditional Japanese kimono, with a geometric pattern in shades of brown and beige. The kimono has a large zigzag design. She is kneeling on the right knee, with her left leg tucked under her body. Her hair is styled in a traditional Japanese updo with two buns on either side of her head, secured by sticks. She holds a long staff in her right hand, with a plant and a box hanging from it. The plant has small yellow flowers and green leaves. The background of the image is a mottled beige color, with some darker spots and stains. There are several lines of Japanese text written vertically on the right side of the image, along with a red seal or stamp. The overall style of the image suggests it is a traditional Japanese woodblock print.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1765
- Medium
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 446 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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