PrintsJapanese19th century

Amusements of the Eastern Capital (Ehon Azuma-asobi), a re-issue of the [colorless] "Azuma asobi" of 1799

Late Edo period, dated 1802

Artists

Katsushika Hokusai 葛飾北斎Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock-printed book; ink and color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 26.2 x W. 17.3 x D. 1.3 cm (10 5/16 x 6 13/16 x 1/2 in.)

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