Maiko having her nape painted with the sanbonashi (three-legged) design, for formal occasions

Title
Maiko having her nape painted with the sanbonashi (three-legged) design, for formal occasions
Creator
Russel Wong
Year/Period
2011
Region
Kyoto, Japan
Object Type
digital photographic prints, digital fine art prints
Material
ink, rag paper
Technique
photographic processes, printing (process)
Dimension
Image size: 38.0 x 25.0 cm,
Frame size: 54.0 x 41.3 cm,
Image size: 35.6 x 23.0 cm
Accession No.
2021-01145
Collection of
Asian Civilisations Museum
Credit Line
Gift of Russel Wong

Maiko having her nape painted with the sanbonashi (three-legged) design, for formal occasionsHigashiyama ward, Kyoto, 2011Archival pigment print on photo ragThe three-legged design, painted on the nape with the help of a stencil, is only for formal or special occasions.

 

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