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Table screen with woman playing touhu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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