Inkstone, Murasaki Shikibu (Suzuri, Murasaki Shikibu), from the series Four Companions of the Writing Studio for the Ichiyō Circle (Ichiyōren bunbō shiyū)
PrintsJapanese19th century

Inkstone, Murasaki Shikibu (Suzuri, Murasaki Shikibu), from the series Four Companions of the Writing Studio for the Ichiyō Circle (Ichiyōren bunbō shiyū)

c. 1827

Artists

Yashima Gakutei 八島岳亭Artist
Classification
Prints
Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink, color, and metallic pigments on paper
Culture
Japanese
Period
Edo period, 1615-1868
Century
19th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Shikishiban: H. 21.3 cm x W. 18.4 cm (8 3/8 x 7 1/4 in.)

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