PrintsJapanese18th century

Lustration and First Seven Steps of the Buddha

Mid Edo period, circa 18th century

Artists

Nishimura ShigenagaArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Hand-colored Buddhist woodblock print; ink, color and applied brass filings on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 30.2 cm x W. 14.6 cm (11 7/8 x 5 3/4 in.)

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