

Two-page spread from an old book. Left page shows a man in a traditional outfit holding a weapon and fighting another man in a traditional outfit. The man on the left wears a dotted kimono. Right page depicts a woman sitting cross-legged on the floor with a seated man beside her; a standing woman appears behind them. All characters have long hair. Pages have Japanese writing and are framed with decorative borders. Pages are yellowed with age.
Artwork Details
- Date
- [1853, (Kaei 6)]
- Medium
- Set of two woodblock printed books; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 400 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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