COURTESAN PLAYING SAMISEN
DateNo date
CountryJapan
MediumWoodcut
Dimensions38.1 x 25.4 cm (15 x 10") (Image)
Overall (Sheet): 47.6 x 36.2 cm (18 3/4 x 14 1/4")
71.1 x 55.9 cm (28 x 22") (Mat)
Overall (Sheet): 47.6 x 36.2 cm (18 3/4 x 14 1/4")
71.1 x 55.9 cm (28 x 22") (Mat)
Credit LineBrigham Young University Museum of Art, purchase/gift of Mahonri M. Young Estate
Object number830652037
DescriptionA seated woman is playing a samisen. Her kimono is black with a green and tan sash. Song book on stand at right. Branches with blossoms in UR with a rectangular box with Japanese characters.On View
Not on viewEarly 20th Century