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Portrait of a Warrior

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Portrait of a warrior. A man sits cross-legged on a green floor. He wears a brown robe under a white robe with a black and white sash around his waist and a white bib with black and white flowers on the shoulders. A sword with a black handle and brown scabbard hangs at his side, tied with red chords. He has a shaved head with a thin mustache and goatee and a small topknot. His right hand rests on his knee, and his left hand touches his mouth. He sits against a brown background. The artwork has a patterned border.

Artwork details

Date:
late 16th century
Medium:
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
434 × 624 px
Museum record:
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