PrintsJapanese18th century

Actors Ichimura Kamezō and Bandō Hikosaburō

Edo period,

Artists

Torii KiyonobuArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print (benizuri-e); ink and color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Hosoban: H. 29.5 cm x W. 14.6 cm (11 5/8 x 5 3/4 in.)

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