PrintsJapanese19th century

Cherry Blossoms, with poem by Tawara no Komemori (a/k/a Kashōan)

Edo period,

Artists

Katsushika Hokusai 葛飾北斎Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock-printed "surimono" in "shikishiban" format; 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

Paper: H. 21.7 cm x W. 18.2 cm (8 9/16 x 7 3/16 in.)

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