PrintsJapanese19th century

Orchids, with poem by Ichijian Kigyoku

Edo period, either 1804 (Spring of the Year of the Rat) or 1812

Artists

Kubo Shunman 窪俊満Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock-printed surimono in "shikishi-ban" format; ink, color and embossing 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. 20.2 cm x W. 18.3 cm (7 15/16 x 7 3/16 in.)

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