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Vol. 1 of 5, Various Pictures by Keisai (Keisai soga), Kuwagata Keisai (Japanese, 1764–1824), Woodblock printed book; ink and color on paper, Japan

Vol. 1 of 5, Various Pictures by Keisai (Keisai soga)

Artist:
Kuwagata Keisai (Japanese, 1764–1824)
Period:
Edo period (1615–1868)
Date:
ca. 1815–42
Culture:
Japan
Medium:
Woodblock printed book; ink and color on paper
Dimensions:
9 × 6 5/16 in. (22.9 × 16 cm)
Classification:
Illustrated Books
Credit Line:
Purchase, Mary and James G. Wallach Foundation Gift, 2013
Accession Number:
2013.880
Not on view
Arthur and Charlotte Vershbow , Newton, MA (until d. 2012); [ Israel Goldman Japanese Prints, London, until 2013; sold to MMA]

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Japan, 1800-1900 A.D.

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