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Writing Desk by the Light of a Lantern
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Writing Desk by the Light of a Lantern

Totoya Hokkei · c. 1832 · color woodcut; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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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 description
Credit lineSchrijftafel bij het licht van een lantaarn. c. 1832. Totoya Hokkei. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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