Black and white image of a woman in a traditional Japanese kimono. The kimono has a dark background with light-colored abstract circular designs. The woman's hair is styled up with a long black pin. She wears a sash that is tied in the front. Her body faces right, her head turned to the left. She holds the sash with her right hand. Above her is a block of Japanese text. To her left is a vertical line of Japanese text. The background behind the woman and text is gray.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1740
- Medium:
- Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 217 × 623 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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