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Makura-gai
Translated as: Pillow shell
Designer: Shinsai, Ryûryûkyo
Surimono. Colour print from woodblocks with metallic pigments and blind printing. Poets: Kocho Yumenari; Shuchodo Monoyana. Date: 1809
Method of acquisition: Given (1937) by Barron, E. Evelyn
19th Century
Production date:
AD 1809
Accession number: P.569-1937
Primary reference Number: 166031
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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