PrintsJapanese

Leaping Chinese Lion (Karajishi)

Artists

Kitagawa TsukimaroArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print; ink on paper, with printed signature reading "Tsukimaro hitsu"

Culture

Japanese

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

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