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Actor as Tokihira

Utagawa Kunisada

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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