The Standard Bearer for Feudal Lord's Processions
Titles
- Yarimochi Yakko
- Ötsu-e
Artist
Anonymous
Datelate 18th or early 19th century
GeographyJapan
Mediumink and color on paper
Dimensions13 1/8 × 9 1/8 in. (33.3 × 23.2 cm)
ClassificationsPaintings
Credit LineGift of John Wyatt Gregg Allerton, 1955 (2038.1)
Object number2038.1
DescriptionOtsu-e painting.--------------------------------------------------
"The retaineer (Yakko) who held the standard (Yari) of his lord, who always took the lead. Thus the drawing of this figure probably signified pride of pffice without actual rank or power."
Painting shows man with two swords in belt, wearing short belted black tunic, black leggings; carries on red pole an irregular early 19th century shaped standard. Lines of calligraghy and touches of red.
CAM 12/19/13-------------------------------------------------------
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Kawanabe Kyōsai