PrintsJapanese19th century

Carp Climbing a Waterfall

Edo period, circa early 19th century

Artists

Totoya Hokkei 魚屋北渓Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

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

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

19.3 x 13.5 cm (7 5/8 x 5 5/16 in.)

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