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Writing Desk by the Light of a Lantern
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
This surimono is inspired by the book at the upper right: the Japanese classic Essays in Idleness written by the poet-philosopher Kenko in the 14th century.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineSchrijftafel bij het licht van een lantaarn. c. 1832. Totoya Hokkei. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.