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Legendary Strongman Sakata Kinpira (Kintoki) Drinking Sake

Ishikawa Toyonobu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a scene with two men. One man sits on the ground, shirtless and wearing a traditional Japanese garment, with a sword beside him. He has a large build and an open mouth, appearing to speak. A thought bubble emanates from his mouth. The other man stands beside him, wearing traditional Japanese clothing and a sword at his side. He holds a tray with a sake cup and bottle. He appears to be bald. The background features a set of stone steps leading down to a body of water, with trees and a building to the right. The artwork uses muted colors and appears to be an aged woodblock print.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1750
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 391 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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