Not on display

Protection Against Earthquakes (Jishin o-mamori)

Woodblock Print
ca. 1855
Place of origin

Woodblock print. Ōban format, nishiki-e (full-colour print). Figures on plain ground.

Object details

Category
Object type
TitleProtection Against Earthquakes (Jishin o-mamori) (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Woodblock print on paper
Brief description
Woodblock print in album, 'Protection Against Earthquakes', artist unknown, Japan, ca. 1855. Namazu-e, catfish print.
Physical description
Woodblock print. Ōban format, nishiki-e (full-colour print). Figures on plain ground.
Dimensions
  • Album height: 34.9cm (Note: taken from Accession Register)
  • Album width: 26.0cm (Note: taken from Accession Register)
Style
Credit line
Given by the Misses Alexander
Collection
Accession number
E.6214-1916

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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