18th-19th century
shikishiban: H. 20.2 x W. 18.6 cm (7 15/16 x 7 5/16 in.)

Engraving printed in black ink on white antique laid paper, with a prominent printer's crease
16th centuryDutchPhotolithograph with transparent base ink on hand-flamed and sooted paper; image brushed with lithotine and lifted from soot, fused in a mild solution of shellac and denatured alcohol
21st centuryAmericanUkiyo-e woodblock print in "koban" format; ink and color on paper
Japanese