PrintsJapanese18th century

Illustrated Book: Scenes of Suruga and Edo (Ehon suruga-mai), 3rd of 3 volumes

Late Edo period, 1790

Artists

Kitagawa Utamaro 喜多川歌麿Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

3rd of 3 thread-bound books; ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 21.6 x W. 15.3 cm (8 1/2 x 6 in.)

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