PrintsJapanese

Momotaro Holding a Rice Cake

Artists

Katsukawa ShunteiArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock printed "surimono"; ink, color, metallic pigment and embossing on paper

Culture

Japanese

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 20.5 cm x W. 17.8 cm (8 1/16 x 7 in.)

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