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The Deity Ebisu converses with catfish

Woodblock Print
ca. 1855
Place of origin
Japan

Woodblock print in album, left sheet of a diptych with E.6212-1916, the Deity Ebisu converses with catfish, artist unknown, Japan, ca. 1855. Namazu-e, catfish print.


Object details

Category
Prints
Object type
Woodblock print
TitleThe Deity Ebisu converses with catfish (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Woodblock print on paper
Paper
Woodblock Print
Brief description
Woodblock print in album, left sheet of a diptych with E.6212-1916, the Deity Ebisu converses with catfish, artist unknown, Japan, ca. 1855. Namazu-e, catfish print.
Dimensions
  • Album height: 34.9cm (Note: taken from Accession Register)
  • Album width: 26.0cm (Note: taken from Accession Register)
Style
Edo (Japanese Period)
Credit line
Given by the Misses Alexander
Associated object
E.6212-1916 (Ensemble)
Collection
East Asia Collection
Accession number
E.6213-1916

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O401808/the-deity-ebisu-converses-with-woodblock-print/
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