PrintsJapanese

"SCENE IN A COURTESAN'S ROOM"

Artists

Chōbunsai Eishi 鳥文斎栄之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. 37.8 cm x W. 25.3 cm (14 7/8 x 9 15/16 in.)

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