PrintsJapanese19th century

Toys, Shell, and Mirage of The Dragon Palace

Early 1820s

Artists

Keisai Eisen 渓斎英泉Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print (surimono); ink, color and metallic pigment on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Shikishiban: H. 20.7 x W. 17.5 cm (8 1/8 x 6 7/8 in.)

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