PrintsJapanese19th century

Carp in Rapids

Edo period, circa early 19th century

Artists

Ryūryūkyo Shinsai 柳々居辰斎Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock printed "surimono"; ink, light color and metallic pigment on paper with "gaufrage" (embossing) and printed signature reading "Shinsai"

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

paper: H. 21.4 x W. 18.5 cm (8 7/16 x 7 5/16 in.)

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