Crow and Heron
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Crow and Heron

Mid Edo period, circa 1772

Artists

Isoda Koryūsai 磯田湖龍齋Artist
Classification
Prints
Medium
Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "chūban" format; ink and light color on paper
Culture
Japanese
Period
Edo period, 1615-1868
Century
18th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 25.3 cm x W.19 cm (9 15/16 x 7 1/2 in.)

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