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View of the Gift of the Emperor's Gift Cup

Yōshū (Hashimoto) Chikanobu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Triptych illustration. Three panels side-by-side. Colorful, detailed scene with people in traditional Japanese and Western clothes. The scene takes place in a room with a red floor featuring green leaf-like patterns. The room has a white parasol-like object on the ceiling in each panel. The background includes red curtains and a yellow wall. In the left panel, a man in a military uniform with gold accents, white pants, and black shoes appears to be boxing or fencing with another man. Several onlookers are present. A sign with Asian characters hangs in the top-left corner. In the center panel, a man in a white robe sits on a raised platform holding a scepter. A man in a dark uniform and black hat presents a large box. Several men observe from the sides. In the right panel, a woman in a blue and red dress interacts with men. One man kneels before her. The woman holds a fan. Asian characters are written on a vertical sign on the right. The artwork features a range of vibrant colors and detailed designs.

Artwork Details

Date
Sept. 5, 1877 (Meiji 10)
Medium
One sheet of a triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
598 × 297 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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