PrintsJapanese18th century

Samisen and Book Stand

18th century

Artists

Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川春章Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

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

paper: H. 17.8 x W. 24.4 cm (7 x 9 5/8 in.)

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