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Kitagawa Utamaro 喜多川歌麿Artist
Classification
Prints
Medium
Ink on paper
Culture
Japanese
Period
Edo period, 1615-1868
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 37.2 cm x W. 25.3 cm (14 5/8 x 9 15/16 in.)

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