PrintsJapanese18th century

Mandarin Ducks and Iris

Mid Edo period, early 18th century

Artists

Okumura MasanobuArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print; ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 30.2 x W. 41.7 cm (11 7/8 x 16 7/16 in.)

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