Artists' ToolsJapanese19th century

Double-sided wooden printing block: Tales of Endurance (Ehon Kanninki)

Late Edo period, 1828

Classification

Artists' Tools

Medium

Double-sided carved wooden printing block

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

19.2 x 40.1 cm (7 9/16 x 15 13/16 in.)

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