PrintsJapanese18th century

Genpo yōka (Flowers of the Kunlun Mountains)

Mid Edo period, dated 1768

Artists

Itō Jakuchū 伊藤若冲Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Accordion-fold book of prints; sumi ink and white 'gofun'; cardboard covers

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 28 x W. 17.8 cm (11 x 7 in.)

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