
The image depicts a painting of people on horseback playing polo. The background is a muted brown color. There are 10 horses, all different colors including brown, white, and black. The horses are in various positions, some rearing up, some running. There are 10 riders, all wearing different colored clothing including blue, green, red, and white. The riders are holding long polo mallets. There are two red and green gates on either side of the image. The gates have a blue pillar on the left side and a matching element on the right. The gates are open. There are several red circles scattered throughout the image, some in mid-air. Two characters' signatures appear vertically on the bottom left.
Artwork details
- Date:
- early 18th century
- Medium:
- Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 598 × 281 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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