Bandō Hikosaburō II Dressed as a Komuso and Carrying the Flute and Hat
A man dressed in a traditional Japanese kimono with a pattern of orange and blue designs, the kimono has a black outer layer with a similar pattern. He stands in profile with head bowed, wearing high platform geta-style wooden sandals, and holding a woven basket. A long orange garment trails on the ground behind him, with a woven hat resting on top of it. The man also holds a flute. He has his hair pulled back into a traditional Japanese style with a black decoration on top. The background of the image is a light tan color with Japanese writing in black ink. A circular emblem or seal is visible near the top.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1761
- Medium:
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 266 × 623 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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