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Chinese Warrior Carrying a Child upon His Shoulders

Totoya Hokkei

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Japanese warrior in black armor with white hair and red and green accents carrying a child on his shoulders. The warrior wears a black helmet with a white crest on top. He has a large sword at his side. The child wears a brown outfit. They stand in front of a red and green banner with a pole on the left. The background is beige with some green and pink accents. Japanese writing appears on the right side.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1825
Medium:
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
543 × 624 px
Museum record:
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