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Chinese General "Tiger" from the Story "Suikoden"

Yashima Gakutei

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colorful Japanese woodblock print of a man in traditional dress sitting on the floor. The man has short dark hair and a thick beard and mustache. He wears a red and blue robe with a geometric pattern. A red and gold shoulder guard and blue and gold elbow guard are visible. His left leg is bent and tucked under his body. His right leg is extended. A patterned cloth with a white background and dark spots covers his right leg. A blue and gold patterned cloth sits under his left leg. A sword sits at his right side. The background has a patterned fabric with beige, blue, and gold floral designs hanging from a tree. A low red platform runs across the back. A tree trunk, blue leaves, and Japanese writing are also in the background.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
565 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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