Minneapolis Institute of Art
Seated Courtesan and her Attendant
Miyagawa Chōshun
- Date
- first half 18th century
- Medium
- Hanging scroll (nikuhitsu), ink, color, and gofun on silk
- Department
- Asian Art
- Institution
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
A prostitute seated in a relaxed position on a game board watches her young attendant cut up what must be a medicinal substance or perfume before placing it in a lacquered box. Japan, Asia
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