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Woodblock Print

Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Woodblock print, rectangular in shape. The figure wears a pale blue costume tied with a dark blue sash at the waist. They carry a long blase and are stood in front of an orange building.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woodblock print on paper
Brief description
Woodblock print triptych by Gigadō Ashiyuki, Japan
Physical description
Woodblock print, rectangular in shape. The figure wears a pale blue costume tied with a dark blue sash at the waist. They carry a long blase and are stood in front of an orange building.
Dimensions
  • Height: 38.1cm
  • Width: 26.7cm
Marks and inscriptions
「嵐璃寛」
Object history
Originally three sheets, two are missing. Purchased from S. M. Franck & Co., accessioned in 1886. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project.
Collection
Accession number
E.2870-1886

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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