PrintsJapanese18th century

Calendar Print (Egoyomi) of Mouse Drinking Sake

Edo period, late 18th century

Artists

Rantokusai ShundōArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock-printed "surimono"; ink and color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 14.1 cm x W. 12.8 cm (5 9/16 x 5 1/16 in.)

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