The image depicts a man sitting on a platform wearing traditional Japanese armor and a distinctive hairstyle. The man has a large mustache and beard. He wears a helmet with a large crest on the forehead and a face guard. His armor includes large shoulder guards, a chest plate, and patterned arm and leg protectors. He sits on a low platform with his legs crossed. In front of him is a small table with a rectangular object on it. The background shows a fence with several posts. The artwork is done in black and muted colors on a brown background. Japanese characters are written in several places.
Artwork details
- Medium:
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 302 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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