PrintsJapanese

Sketches of Various Craftsmen (Ryakuga shokunin ga)

Artists

Yashima Gakutei 八島岳亭Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock-printed book; ink and color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

22 x 15.2 cm (8 11/16 x 6 in.)

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