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Removing a Tattoo by Moxa Burning

Removing a Tattoo by Moxa Burning

灸で刺青を消す

Attributed to: Kitao Shigemasa (Japanese, 1739–1820)

Japanese

Edo period

Medium/Technique Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper

Dimensions Horizontal aiban; 21.5 x 31.9 cm (8 7/16 x 12 9/16 in.)

Credit Line William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection

Accession Number21.5700

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings

ClassificationsPrints

DescriptionPossibly from an erotic series.

Signed Unsigned
無款

ProvenanceAugust 1919, purchased by William S. and John T. Spaulding from Frederick W. Gookin; December 1, 1921, given by William S. and John T. Spaulding to the Museum.