PrintsJapanese18th century

Ushiwakamaru and Benkei on Gojo Bridge

Edo period,

Artists

Torii KiyotadaArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Hand-colored 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. 31.5 cm x W. 14.9 cm (12 3/8 x 5 7/8 in.)

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