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Consort Yu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a woman wearing a traditional Chinese dress. The dress has a patterned skirt and a dark-colored jacket or shawl. Her hair is styled up with a decorative piece. She holds a lotus flower in her right hand. Chinese calligraphy is on either side of her. The background appears to be a piece of paper or silk with visible cracks and damage.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
530 × 625 px
Museum record:
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