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Illustrated three volume book entitled "The Columbian World Exposition: Album of Art Objects"

(Japanese, 1852–1906)
1893–94
Medium/TechniqueWoodblock printed album; ink and color on paper
Dimensions24.6 x 15.8 cm (9 11/16 x 6 1/4 in.)
Credit LineJean S. and Frederic A. Sharf Collection
Accession number2000.339
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsIllustrated books
ProvenanceBetween 1985 and 1999, purchased from a dealer in London or Tokyo by Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf; 2015, gift of Jean and Frederic Sharf to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 26, 2000)
Totoya Hokkei
about early 1830s
Arai Kimiyasu (Meimon)
postface: 1848 (Kôka 5/Kaei 1)