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Konosato of Takeya Seated, Holding an Incense Burner

Chōbunsai Eishi

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A woman sits on the floor, turned to the right. Her hair is pulled back, with a half-moon-shaped accessory on top. She wears a kimono with circular patterns. A folded fan lies on the floor beside her. In her right hand, she holds an incense burner. Beside her on the right is a basket containing what appears to be a plant. The background features Japanese characters.

Artwork details

Medium:
Monochrome woodblock print; ink on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
413 × 625 px
Museum record:
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