Artists' ToolsJapanese

Baren (tool used to rub the reverse of a woodblock print to in order to transfer the pigment)

Classification

Artists' Tools

Culture

Japanese

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 1.6 x Diam. 13.3 cm (5/8 x 5 1/4 in.)

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