PrintsJapanese18th century

Illustrated Book of Various Birds (Momochidori), 1st of 2 Volumes

Late Edo period, 1790

Artists

Kitagawa Utamaro 喜多川歌麿Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Two folded books; 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

H. 25.4 x W. 18.6 cm (10 x 7 5/16 in.)

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