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Katsushika Hokusai
Latter Day Tales in Kana Form1809

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Open Japanese woodblock-printed book, two-page spread with black ink on cream paper depicting a busy street-level market or shop scene with multiple figures, architecture, and Japanese script
Japanese woodblock-printed book, open to a two-page spread depicting an interior scene with multiple figures in traditional dress; a standing woman in kimono with red accent at upper right, a prostrate figure on a raised platform, a seated figure at center, and another figure at far left near a curtained doorway; Japanese calligraphy and decorative sliding panels throughout.
Japanese woodblock-printed book, open spread showing two illustrated pages with floral-patterned borders. Left page depicts a standing woman in layered robes with red collar detail and a kneeling figure before a folding screen with calligraphy. Right page shows several seated and kneeling figures in patterned garments around a lacquered cabinet, with Japanese text columns at upper right.
Artist or Maker
Katsushika Hokusai
Title
Latter Day Tales in Kana Form
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
1809
Period
Edo period (1603 - 1868)
Medium
Woodblock printed book, vol. 5 from a set of 5 volumes
Dimensions
9 x 6 1/4 in. (22.86 x 15.87 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of N.J. Sargent
Accession Number
16.19.1.5a-c
Classification
Books
Collecting Area
Japanese Art