PrintsJapanese19th century

Triptych: Marionette Theater Scene

1893

Artists

Utagawa Kunisada III 歌川国貞Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print (nishiki-e) triptych; 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

vertical ōban triptych: H. 38.0 cm x W. 74.5 cm (14 15/16 x 29 5/16 in.)

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