PrintsJapanese18th century

Illustrated Study of Japanese Things (Ehon Yamato hiji), vol. 9

1742 (Kanpō 2)

Artists

Nishikawa Sukenobu 西川祐信Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock-printed book; ink and hand-applied color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Closed: 26.1 x 17.6 cm (10 1/4 x 6 15/16 in.)

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