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Cherry Blossoms and Court Hat

Ryūryūkyo Shinsai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artwork features a black hat on a clothing rack or stand. The hat is black and has a rounded top that tapers to a narrower base. It appears to be made of a smooth material. The hat is positioned on top of a folded kimono or traditional Japanese garment. The kimono has a light-colored background with a pattern of peacocks or similar birds in shades of brown. A pink cord with a tassel is draped over the kimono. A branch with green leaves and pink flowers or buds is placed on the left side. The background of the artwork is off-white or beige. There are several lines of Japanese text written in black ink around the top and right side of the artwork.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1816
Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 463 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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