PrintsJapanese19th century

The Abalone Shell (Awabi), from the series The Poetry-Shell Matching Game of the Genroku Era (Genroku kasen kai awase)

Edo period, datable to 1821

Artists

Katsushika Hokusai 葛飾北斎Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print (surimono); ink, color, and metallic pigments on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Shikishiban: H. 20.6 cm x W. 17.8 cm (8 1/8 x 7 in.)

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