PaintingsJapanese18th century

Branch of Blossoming Plum

Mid Edo period, circa 1770

Artists

Soga Shōhaku 曾我蕭白Artist

Classification

Paintings

Medium

Hanging scroll; ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 35.5 x W. 48.3 cm (14 x 19 in.)

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