PrintsJapanese18th century

Kayoi Komachi, from a series of 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

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 17.3 cm x W. 12.6 cm (6 13/16 x 4 15/16 in.)

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