PrintsJapanese18th century

Beauties of All Times (Ehon tokiwaga-gusa) in 3 Volumes

Mid Edo period, dated 1755

Artists

Nishikawa Sukenobu 西川祐信Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Thread-bound ukiyo-e woodblock-printed book; ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 27.4 x W. 18.8 cm (10 13/16 x 7 3/8 in.)

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