PrintsJapanese19th century

Dragon King Presenting Jewels

early to mid 19th century

Artists

Totoya Hokkei 魚屋北渓Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print (surimono); ink, color, and metallic pigments on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Shikishiban: 19.9 x 17.2 cm (7 13/16 x 6 3/4 in.)

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