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Ikunojo III as Chiyosaki Striking the Chozubachi; a Shower of Gold Coin Flies

Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川春章

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A traditional Japanese woodblock print depicts a man wearing a long, patterned robe with a geometric design in shades of orange, yellow, and brown. The robe has a pink lining visible at the edges. He has long gray hair and is holding an object in his right hand. A long, thin object, possibly a sword, hangs from his left side. The background is beige with some darker lines suggesting a wall or fence. Japanese characters are written vertically on the right side of the print. The man stands on a yellow floor.

Artwork Details

Medium
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
288 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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