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絵本魁 初編
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Ehon sakigake shohen (The Vanguard, A Picture Book)
絵本魁 初編
Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, 1760–1849)
Author: Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, 1760–1849)
Publisher: Akitaya Taemon (Sôeidô) (Japanese)
Blockcutter: Sugita Kinsuke (Japanese)
Blockcutter: Egawa Tamekichi (Japanese)
Author: Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, 1760–1849)
Publisher: Akitaya Taemon (Sôeidô) (Japanese)
Blockcutter: Sugita Kinsuke (Japanese)
Blockcutter: Egawa Tamekichi (Japanese)
Japanese
Edo period
1836 (Tenpo 7)
Medium/Technique
Woodblock printed book; ink on paper
Dimensions
Overall: 22.6 x 15.6 cm (8 7/8 x 6 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Source unidentified
Accession Number2019.1017
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CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Signed
Saki no Hokusai aratame Gakyô Rôjin Manji hitsu (age 77)
Marks
Seal: mountain over water
Provenance2019, accessioned by the MFA. (Accession date: October 7, 2019)