PrintsJapanese19th century

Flute Player Charming a Snake ("Snake" from the Twelve Signs of the Zodiac)

Edo period, dated 1833

Artists

Yashima Gakutei 八島岳亭Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock-printed surimono in "shikishi-ban" format; ink, color, metallic pigment and mica on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 21.9 cm x W. 18.1 cm (8 5/8 x 7 1/8 in.)

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