PrintsJapanese

Scene from the Nō Play Yuya

Artists

Totoya Hokkei 魚屋北渓Artist

Description

For another in the series see: 1933.4.1902

Classification

Prints

Medium

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

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Shikishiban: H. 21.4 x W. 18.5 cm (8 7/16 x 7 5/16 in.)

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