PrintsJapanese18th century

The Courtesan Kasugano of Sasaya (Sasaya uchi Kasugano), from the series Contest of Tea House Beauties (Kakuchū bijin kurabe)

Late Edo period, circa 1795-1796

Artists

Hosoda Eishō (Chōkōsai)Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "ōban" format; ink, colors, and mica on paper with printed signature reading "Eishō ga"

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 37.5 cm x W. 25 cm (14 3/4 x 9 13/16 in.)

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