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日清戦争 「牡丹台左宝貴戦死」
Death in Battle of Zuo Baogui at Peony Hill (Botandai Sa Hôki senshi), from an untitled series of the Sino-Japanese War
日清戦争 「牡丹台左宝貴戦死」
Japanese
Meiji era
1894 (Meiji 27), printed December 25; published January 1895 (Meiji 28)
Medium/Technique
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Dimensions
Horizontal chûban; 18 x 23.7cm (7 1/16 x 9 5/16in.)
Credit Line
Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf Collection
Accession Number2000.335.8
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
DescriptionAlbum of twelve prints: 2000.335.1-12
Seal of Ginkô on sheets 4, 6, and 8.
"Botandai" is probably Moranbong ("Peony HIll") in Pyongyang, although the final character is different.
Seal of Ginkô on sheets 4, 6, and 8.
"Botandai" is probably Moranbong ("Peony HIll") in Pyongyang, although the final character is different.
Signed
(seal only)
Marks
Artist's seal: Ginkô
ProvenanceVarious dealers: primarily in London and Tokyo. Purchased between 1985-1999.