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Scene from Noh Dance

Totoya Hokkei

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a man sitting on the floor, wearing a traditional Japanese outfit. He is dressed in a white robe with wide sleeves and a red collar, paired with blue pants featuring a floral pattern. A headband adorns his head, and he grasps a staff in his right hand. The staff has a black shaft and a curved metal piece at the top. His left hand rests on his lap, holding the edge of his robe. The background of the image is a light beige color, with Japanese writing visible in the upper right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1820
Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
559 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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