PrintsJapanese18th century

HOTEI CARRYING A YOUTH ON HIS BACK

Edo period, late 18th century

Artists

Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川春章Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print; ink and color 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. 21.3 cm x W. 15.0 cm (8 3/8 x 5 7/8 in.)

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