PrintsJapanese18th century

Ono no Tofu and the Frog

Edo period, circa 1737-1776

Artists

Torii Kiyohiro 鳥居清廣Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "hosoban" format; ink and color on paper, with printed signature reading "Torii Kiyohiro hitsu"

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 31.0 cm x W. 14.4 cm (12 3/16 x 5 11/16 in.)

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