PrintsJapanese19th century

Insect on a Banana Leaf

19th century

Artists

Kōno Bairei 幸野楳嶺Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print; ink and color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 22.4 x W. 26.7 cm (8 13/16 x 10 1/2 in.)

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