“Channel Markers” (Miotsukushi)
Horizontal Japanese-style painting on beige background. Procession of people and horses. Green and white covered cart with black wheels and a curved roof in center left. People wearing white garments and black headpieces, except for one person on far left in green jacket and one person on far right in green skirt. Five people in white carry white flags or banners on long poles. Person in tan robe sits on ground beside cart. Two horses, brown and reddish-brown. Two riders wear black headpieces and robes. People on foot surround horses. Beige background has aged appearance. Black line borders top and bottom. Attributed to Miotsukushi. Titled "Channel Markers".
Artwork details
- Date:
- late 14th–early 15th century
- Medium:
- Handscroll; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 272 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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