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Kubo Shunman

1796, year of the dragon · Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper · Asian Art

This is an early example of a surimono in the shikishiban (square) format. Surimono with these proportions did not become popular until the 1810s.

Artist

Kubo Shunman

Date

1796, year of the dragon

Medium

Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Purchase, Marjorie H. Holden Gift, 2012