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Act Two from the series Treasury of Loyal Retainers (Chūshingura: Ni danme): KOSAN MAKING LOVE TO RIKIYA

Artists

Katsukawa Shun'ei 勝川春英Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "chūban" format; ink and color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 25.5 cm x W. 19.0 cm (10 1/16 x 7 1/2 in.)

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