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Three Modern Reproductions: Design of Abe no Nakamaro from the Shika Shashin-kyo ("Poems of China and Japan Mirrored to Life"

Katsushika Hokusai

Asian Art

PORTFOLIO/SERIES From the series: Shika Shashin-kyo ("Poems of China and Japan Mirrored to Life")
ARTIST Katsushika Hokusai, Japanese, 1760–1849
MEDIUM Woodblock print on paper
  • Place Made: Japan
    • DATES late 19th – early 20th century
    PERIOD Meiji period
    DIMENSIONS Each (approx.): 24 3/4 x 10 1/2 in. (62.9 x 26.7 cm)
    MARKINGS Censor seal: Kiwame (lower left)
    SIGNATURE Signature: Zen Hokusai I-itsu hitsu (left).
    COLLECTIONS Asian Art
    ACCESSION NUMBER 76.151.7a-c
    CREDIT LINE Anonymous gift
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
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