PrintsJapanese19th century

Illustrated Story about late-17th-century Nouveaux Riches (Ogon suidaijin sakazuki by Tamenaga Shunsui II, 1823-1886), second of two printed volumes

Late Edo period, published 1854

Artists

Yamada Kunijirō (Ichiyūsai II; Kuniteru)Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Thread-bound, woodblock-printed book; ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Closed book: H. 17.7 cm x W. 12.3 cm x D. 2.0 cm (6 15/16 x 4 13/16 x 13/16 in.)

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