PrintsJapanese18th century

Mandarin Ducks in Winter

Mid Edo period, circa 1770

Artists

Isoda Koryūsai 磯田湖龍齋Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "chūban" format; ink and color on paper, with printed signature reading "Koryū ga"

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 24.4 cm x W. 18.0 cm (9 5/8 x 7 1/16 in.)

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