PrintsJapanese19th century

URASHIMA TARO AND TORTOISE

19th century

Artists

Ryūsai ShigeharuArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock printed surimono in "shikishi" format; ink and color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 26.4 cm x W. 22.0 cm (10 3/8 x 8 11/16 in.)

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