PrintsJapanese18th century

Gathering Rape Seed (Natane tsume)

Edo period, circa 1790-1799

Artists

Kubo Shunman 窪俊満Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock-printed surimono in "yokonagaban" format; ink, color, metallic pigment and embossing on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 18.3 cm x W. 50.9 cm (7 3/16 x 20 1/16 in.)

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