PrintsJapanese18th century

Second Twelve Paragons, from the Twenty-Four Paragons of Filial Piety (Nijūshikō)

Mid Edo period, 1704-1720

Artists

Kondō KiyoharuArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Hand-colored ukiyo-e woodblock print: 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

32.6 x 54.7 cm (12 13/16 x 21 9/16 in.)

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