

Eastern Brocade of One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets (Nishiki hyakunin isshu azuma-ori) 錦百人一首あつま織
The image shows an open book with two pages featuring traditional Japanese illustrations. The pages are yellowed and aged, with a light brown color. The left page depicts a man and woman seated on the floor in a room with tatami mats, a low table, and a window. The woman wears a kimono with a patterned design and has her hair styled in a traditional Japanese updo. The man wears a simple kimono. The right page shows two women and a girl in a similar setting, with a window, plants, and a low table. The women wear kimonos with patterned designs. The illustrations are done in a traditional Japanese style, with bold lines and muted colors. The text on the pages appears to be written in Japanese calligraphy. The background of the image is white, suggesting that the book is placed on a table or other flat surface.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1775
- Medium
- Woodblock printed book; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 400 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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