A Japanese woodblock print titled 'Asakusa Seiran' by Suzuki Harunobu, depicting two seated individuals in traditional Japanese clothing. The person on the left sits on a tatami mat, facing right; they wear a dark kimono with a striped obi. Their hair is styled in a traditional updo. The person on the right sits on a low wooden platform, wearing a black kimono with a beige under-kimono and a sword. A low table and a basket are on the left. A tree and a body of water are visible through a large window. Japanese characters are written on the right and at the top.
Artwork details
- Medium:
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 453 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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