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PLAY BILLS OF KUMAZAKA

Edo period, circa early 18th century

Artists

Torii KiyomasuArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print; ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

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