Lady Beating a Hand-Drum (Tzusumi) By the Side of The Incense Burner

A woman with long black hair wearing a kimono sits on the floor. The kimono has a black background with a floral pattern in shades of pink, blue, yellow and brown. She holds a hand drum in her left hand. The drum has a yellow center and a black edge with gold accents. Her right hand is extended. To her left is a small orange table with a blue and white incense burner on top. The incense burner has a lid and is emitting smoke. To the left of the table is a small black box with a gold clasp. The background is beige with Japanese writing in black and red ink.

Artwork Details

Date: probably 1815
Medium: Part of an album of woodblock prints (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: 572 × 624 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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