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Illustrated Satirical Poems About Famous Scenic Views in Edo (Kyōka Edo meisho zue), Vol. 1

Late Edo period, dated 1856 (Ansei 3, 5th month)

Artists

Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川広重Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock-printed book; ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 25.6 x W. 17.8 cm (10 1/16 x 7 in.)

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