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China (Nankin) and France, from the series Pictures of People from Foreign Lands (Gaikoku jinbutsu zuga)

(Japanese, 1833–1904)
1861 (Man'en 2/Bunkyû 1), 2nd month
Medium/TechniqueWoodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
DimensionsVertical ôban; 36.2 x 24.2 cm (14 1/4 x 9 1/2 in.)
Credit LineJean S. and Frederic A. Sharf Collection
Accession number2005.540
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsPrints
ProvenancePurchased in London between 1985 and 1999 by Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf from the Japanese Gallery, Kensington Church Street; 2005, gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. (Accession Date: October 26, 2005)
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