Red and black patterned sheath lying on top of cut paper. The sheath has a distinctive shape with a curved end. A knife is not visible. To the right, a branch with white flowers and red buds. The background is light-colored paper with gray splotches and some Japanese writing.
Artwork details
- Medium:
- Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 564 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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