PrintsJapanese

Vase, Plum Blossoms in a Box and Strips of Paper

Artists

Ryūryūkyo Shinsai 柳々居辰斎Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock printed surimono in "shikishi" format; ink, color, embossing and mica on paper, with printed signature reading "Shinsai"

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

paper: H. 21 x W. 18.5 cm (8 1/4 x 7 5/16 in.)

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