

A woman in a traditional Japanese kimono, with a black base and white, red, and blue designs, stands facing left, looking down. Her kimono has a red lining and a white cloth over her shoulders. A brown cloth is draped over her arms. She wears a traditional Japanese headpiece. A koto is on the floor to her left, and an open book is to her right. The background is beige with a darker beige border and black on either side. There is Japanese writing on the left and right sides.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1785; inscription early 19th century
- Medium
- Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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