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Nobleman and Warrior

Yashima Gakutei

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A man in traditional Japanese clothing holding a sword stands on tatami mats next to a pile of armor. The man wears a green robe with a red lining and a black hat. He holds a sword in both hands. A helmet rests on the floor. A pile of armor with a grey top sits on a wooden stand to the right. The armor is black and red with gold accents. The background features a wall with Japanese writing and a curtain with a leaf pattern. The floor is made of tatami mats.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
538 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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