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A Palanquin in the Mountains (Yama kago), frontispiece illustration from the literary magazine Bungei kurabu, vol. 17, no. 10

A Palanquin in the Mountains (Yama kago), frontispiece illustration from the literary magazine Bungei kurabu, vol. 17, no. 10

(Japanese, 1863–after 1934)
(Japanese)
1911 (Meiji 44)
Medium/TechniqueWoodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Dimensions22 x 30.3 cm (8 11/16 x 11 15/16 in.)
Credit LineJean S. and Frederic A. Sharf Collection
Accession number2000.317
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsPrints
ProvenanceVarious dealers: primarily in London and Tokyo. Purchased between 1985-1999.
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