The woman sits cross-legged on the floor with her back straight. She wears a traditional Japanese kimono with a green base color and gold accents, featuring a red and white patterned top. The kimono has a white lining visible at the bottom and a red lining on the sleeves. A black hat with an orange band adorns her head. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she wears no shoes. The woman's hands are positioned near her lap; her left hand holds yellow plectrums. A koto, a traditional Japanese instrument with 13 strings, lies on the floor before her. Her face is pale with red cheeks. The background of the artwork features a beige color. The artwork has a black border with gold floral patterns.
Artwork details
- Date:
- early 19th century
- Medium:
- Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 457 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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