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A Modern Version of the Story of Ushiwakamaru and Jôruri-hime

A Modern Version of the Story of Ushiwakamaru and Jôruri-hime

見立浄瑠璃姫

Katsukawa Shunchô (Japanese, active about 1780–1801)

Japanese

Edo period

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

Dimensions Hashira-e; 64.1 x 11.2 cm (25 1/4 x 4 7/16 in.)

Credit Line William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection

Accession Number21.5955

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings

ClassificationsPrints

DescriptionMFA impressions: 11.21266 (with Chinese poem in clouds above), 21.5955 (without poem)

Signed Shunchô ga
春潮画

ProvenanceSpring 1913, purchased by William S. and John T. Spaulding from Frank Lloyd Wright in Japan; December 1, 1921, given by William S. and John T. Spaulding to the Museum.