PrintsJapanese19th century

Surimono with Poems and Abstract Design

Late Edo period, circa 1820-1860

Artists

Nakajima Raishō 中島来章Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock-printed "surimono"; ink and color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 19.5 x W. 26.0 cm (7 11/16 x 10 1/4 in.)

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