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Collection of Rules of Etiquette for Women (Onna shoreishū); 7 vols bound in 1 vol.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white drawing of two kimonos draped over rack. The left kimono has black, white and brown geometric patterns. The right kimono has a large diamond pattern on the body and stripes on the sleeves. Both kimonos are on a rack with a curved top. The background includes a patterned floor and Japanese characters. The image is printed on yellowed paper and appears to be two pages from a book.

Artwork Details

Date
1660
Medium
Woodblock-printed book; ink on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
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