PrintsJapanese19th century

Rabbit Pounding Rice in a Mortar

Late Edo period, 1855

Artists

HokugenArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print; ink and color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 34 x W. 18.2 cm (13 3/8 x 7 3/16 in.)

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