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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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