PrintsJapanese19th century

White Plum Blossom and Carp, from the series Flower Gardens (Hanazono Bansuzuki)

Edo period, dated 1823

Artists

Totoya Hokkei 魚屋北渓Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

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

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

21.4 x 18.9 cm (8 7/16 x 7 7/16 in.)

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