Ehon Yamato shikyô (A Picture Book for a Japanese Book of Songs)
Shitomi Kangetsu
(Japanese, 1747–1797)
Rokko San'in Shofu
(Japanese)
about 1771
Medium/TechniqueWoodblock printed book (stitched); ink on paper
Dimensions26.7 x 18.6 cm (10 1/2 x 7 5/16 in.); ôhon
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Jared K. Morse in memory of Charles J. Morse
Accession number1997.437.1-3
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ProvenanceBetween about 1897 and 1907, probably acquired in Japan by Charles J. Morse (b. 1852 - d. 1911), Evanston, IL; by descent to his son, Jared Kirtland Morse (b. 1886 - d. 1949) and his wife, Caroline Roberts Morse (b. 1907 - d. 1982), Cromwell, CT; gift of Mrs. Jared K. Morse to the MFA. (Accession Date: July 31, 1998)
Shitomi Kangetsu
Preface and colophon: 1770
Shitomi Kangetsu
Preface and colophon: 1770
Okada Gyokuzan
Preface: 1796, Colophon: 1797
Utagawa Kuninao
cover: 1823 (Bunsei 6) Spring
Tomikawa Fusanobu (Ginsetsu)
Mid to late 18th century
