PrintsJapanese

Jo and Uba, the Spirits of the Pine Trees of Takasago and Sumiyoshi

Artists

Katsushika Hokusai 葛飾北斎Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock-printed "surimono"; ink, color and embossing on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

paper: H. 25 x W. 39.5 cm (9 13/16 x 15 9/16 in.)

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