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Prince Shōtoku at Age Sixteen

Toba Sōjō

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A painting of a man wearing a purple shirt and kimono-like robe on a brown background. The man with black hair pulled back and adorned with gold combs and earrings, gazes to the left. The man holds a tray with an object. The painting is framed in gold. The artwork is titled "Prince Shōtoku at Age Sixteen" created by Toba Sōjō.

Artwork details

Date:
14th century
Medium:
Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
397 × 625 px
Museum record:
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