Table screen with woman playing touhu
Rectangular table screen with a golden border, featuring a woman playing a touhu. The woman wears a long dress with a yellow top and a patterned skirt, and has short hair. She stands on the right side, holding the instrument. Two tables are present: one on the left with a vase and two small items, and one on the bottom right with two potted plants and a bowl. A tree trunk is on the right, and a branch with leaves extends from the top right. The background is beige with darker spots and splotches. The image depicts a serene scene with the woman playing the instrument amidst simple furnishings and plants. The title of the piece is "Table screen with woman playing touhu".
Artwork details
- Date:
- late 17th century
- Medium:
- Pewter with brass decoration
- Culture:
- China
- Dimensions:
- 468 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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