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Moths and Butterflies, from the series A Picturebook of Butterflies (Gunchô gafu)

Moths and Butterflies, from the series A Picturebook of Butterflies (Gunchô gafu)

(Japanese, 1757–1820)
about 1810–18 (late Bunka era)
Medium/TechniqueWoodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
DimensionsShikishiban; 20 x 17.8 cm (7 7/8 x 7 in.)
Credit LineWilliam S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession number21.6204
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ClassificationsPrints
Inscriptions若芝の舞台に蝶も舞んとや　羽をうち合すたんほゝの花　　蓬莱亭甲良 みちのくにこかね花さく菜畑を　飛かふ蝶の箔ハ白かね　　松重伎 海棠の眠り催す蝶つかひ　霞の屏風立廻しつゝ　　三玉亭友得
ProvenanceJune 1913, purchased by William S. and John T. Spaulding from Sumitomo collection; December 1, 1921, given by William S. and John T. Spaulding to the Museum.