PrintsJapanese

Designs for Lacquer Painting (Maikie shitae)

Classification

Prints

Culture

Japanese

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

29 x 22 cm (11 7/16 x 8 11/16 in.)

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