

Biwa with Brocade Cover, from the series Musical Instruments
A traditional Japanese-style artwork depicting a biwa, a large stringed instrument with a long neck and a bulbous body, lying on its side; the body features an intricate design with swirling patterns and motifs on a green and pink background; the long neck and plectrum extend to the right; a small potted plant sits to the left; Japanese text is written vertically on the left side and horizontally at the top center; the background is beige with a darker border.
Artwork Details
- Date
- probably 1808
- Medium
- Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 460 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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