PrintsJapanese19th century

Six Sage Poets (Rokkasen) Preparing for the Tanabata Festival

Edo period,

Artists

Katsushika Hokusai 葛飾北斎Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock-printed "surimono" in "nagaban" format; Ink, color and metallic pigment on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 23.6 cm x W. 37.2 cm (9 5/16 x 14 5/8 in.)

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