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The Sacrifice of the Three Trees

Artists

ToshuArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock-printed "surimono"; ink, color and metallic pigment on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

paper: H. 19.7 x W. 27.5 cm (7 3/4 x 10 13/16 in.)

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