Artists' ToolsJapanese

Baren (used to rub the reverse of a woodblock print to transfer pigment)

Classification

Artists' Tools

Medium

Lacquered wood and persimmon-juiced paper support with coiled bamboo-leaf pad and bamboo-leaf wrapper

Culture

Japanese

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

2.2 x 12.3 cm (7/8 x 4 13/16 in.)

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