PrintsJapanese19th century

Pair of Mandarin Ducks beneath Blossoming Plum

Edo period, circa 1813

Artists

Katsushika Hokusai 葛飾北斎Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 40.3 cm x W. 55.2 cm (15 7/8 x 21 3/4 in.)

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