PrintsJapanese18th century

Actor Arashi Sanshō as Kinokuniya Koharu

Edo period, circa 1762-1763

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. 30.0 cm x W. 13.5 cm (11 13/16 x 5 5/16 in.)

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