PrintsJapanese18th century

Parody of the Letter-Reading Scene in Act Seven from the Treasury of Loyal Retainers (Chūshingura: Shichi danme) with a Cat

Edo period, late 18th century

Artists

Isoda Koryūsai 磯田湖龍齋Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "chūban" format; ink and color on paper, with printed signature reading "Koryūsai ga"

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 26.5 cm x W. 19.1 cm (10 7/16 x 7 1/2 in.)

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