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Pocketbook with Its Fittings

Ryūryūkyo Shinsai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette