Carp in a Swirl of Water
PrintsJapanese19th century

Carp in a Swirl of Water

Late Edo period, circa early 19th century

Artists

Katsushika Hokusai 葛飾北斎Artist
Classification
Prints
Medium
Ukiyo-e woodblock print; 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

35.5 x 16.4 cm (14 x 6 7/16 in.)

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