The image depicts a traditional Japanese artwork titled "Pocketbook with Its Fittings" by Ryūryūkyo Shinsai. The composition features a pocketbook with a beige background and a repeating pattern of brown swirling shapes; a blue and white patterned fabric; and a red circular object. The pocketbook appears to be open, showcasing its interior and exterior. The background of the artwork is off-white with Japanese writing in black ink on the left and right sides. The artwork has a predominantly beige and blue color palette with accents of red and brown.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 19th century
- Medium:
- Part of an album of woodblock prints (surimono); ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 444 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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