PrintsJapanese19th century

Shell Hunting, from the series A Set of Shells (Kaizukushi)

Edo period, 1821

Artists

Totoya Hokkei 魚屋北渓Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock printed "surimono"; ink, light color and metallic pigment on paper with printed signature reading "Hokkei"

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

21.3 x 18.6 cm (8 3/8 x 7 5/16 in.)

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