PrintsJapanese

The Illustrated Suikoden [The Water Margin] (Suiko gaden)

1856

Artists

Totoya Hokkei 魚屋北渓Artist

Classification

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Culture

Japanese

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

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