PrintsJapanese19th century

Sumo Wrestlers Representing Japan vs. America

Meiji period, late 19th century

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print in "ōban" format; ink and color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Meiji era, 1868-1912

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 37.9 cm x W. 25.8 cm (14 15/16 x 10 3/16 in.)

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