PrintsJapanese18th century

Guan Yu (Famous Chinese General)

Edo period, mid-late 18th century

Artists

Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川春章Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "hashira-e" format; ink and color on paper, with printed signature reading "Katsu Shunshō ga"

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 70.3 cm x W. 11.8 cm (27 11/16 x 4 5/8 in.)

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