PrintsJapanese18th century

Actors Segawa Kichiji II as Matsuwaka and Bandō Hikosaburō II as Mumewaka

1756 (Hôreki 6), 3rd month

Artists

Torii Kiyohiro 鳥居清廣Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print (benizuri-e); ink and limited color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

hosoban: H. 30.8 cm x W. 14.2 cm (12 1/8 x 5 9/16 in.)

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