PrintsJapanese18th century

Actor Nakamura Matsue as the Spirit of the Mandarin Duck (Oshidori no seirei)

Edo period, circa 1760-1764

Artists

Torii Kiyomitsu 鳥居清満Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "hosoban" format; 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

Paper: H. 29.9 cm x W. 13.9 cm (11 3/4 x 5 1/2 in.)

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