Woodblock print of an actor dressed as the character Tokihira. The character has long dark hair and wears an elaborate outfit with a predominantly white kimono featuring intricate designs in shades of orange, green, and gray. The kimono has a large, patterned sleeve and a sash around the waist. He holds a sword in his right hand, with the blade pointed upwards. His left hand grips the sword hilt. He wears orange footwear. The background of the print is beige with Japanese writing in black ink. A red seal is visible in the lower right corner.
Artwork details
- Date:
- probably 1815
- Medium:
- Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 430 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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