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An Unidentified Actor

late 18th century

Artists

Katsukawa Shun'ei 勝川春英Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

hosoban: H. 31.9 cm x W. 14.2 cm (12 9/16 x 5 9/16 in.)

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