PrintsJapanese19th century

Chinese Warrior (Ryūhō) Killing a Dragon

Edo period, early 19th century

Artists

Totoya Hokkei 魚屋北渓Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock printed "surimono" in "shikishi" format; ink, color and metallic pigment on paper with printed signature reading "Nansotoka Hokkei ga"

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

paper: H. 20.7 x W. 18.7 cm (8 1/8 x 7 3/8 in.)

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