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Daikoku Riding a Large Rat

Late Edo period, 19th century

Artists

Katsushika HokuichiArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print (ukiyo-e, 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

Shikishiban: 21.9 x 19.4 cm (8 5/8 x 7 5/8 in.)

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