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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