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Mihata Jôryû

High Ranking Courtesan

c. 1830/43
Ink, color, and gold on silk
106.6 × 45.6 cm (42 × 18 in)

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

This beautiful woman’s sumptuous clothing and elaborate hairstyle identify her as a high-ranking courtesan. She wears full regalia: multiple layers of kimono, a coat, and many hairpins. Her uchikake (outer coat) has a design of a flowering plum tree that extends across the full height of the garment.

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