PrintsJapanese19th century

Folded Kabuki Costume (with Crest of Actor Nakamura Shichisaburo) under Blossoming Plum Tree, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the death of Actor Nakamura Shichisaburo 1st

1804 (2nd month; 3rd day)

Artists

Katsushika Hokusai 葛飾北斎Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print (surimono); 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

38.7 x 52.3 cm (15 1/4 x 20 9/16 in.)

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