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Bugaku Imperial Court Dance

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bugaku Imperial Court Dance by Artist Unknown. The image shows a traditional Japanese-style artwork. The background color is light brown. There are six identical figures. The figures are wearing black, white, red, blue, and gold clothing with a pattern. The figures have black hair and are holding sticks. The figures appear to be in different positions, as if moving. The bottom of the clothing is wavy and curvy. There is a red shape in the top left corner. There is black text in the top right and top left corners. The artwork appears to be painted on a scroll.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Handscroll from set of two; ink, color, and gold on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 299 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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