PrintsJapanese19th century

Illustrated Book of Professions with Kyōka (Kyōka Yamato jinbutsu), 4th of 7 Volumes

Late Edo period, 1857

Artists

Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川広重Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Seven thread-bound books; 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. 23.5 x W. 17.1 cm (9 1/4 x 6 3/4 in.)

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