PrintsJapanese19th century

Drum-bird (Kankodori), from the series A Selection of Birds (Tori awase)

Edo period, circa 1810-1825

Artists

Ryūryūkyo Shinsai 柳々居辰斎Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print (surimono); ink, color, and metallic pigment on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

paper: H. 13.8 x W. 18.9 cm (5 7/16 x 7 7/16 in.)

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