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Flower viewing (a geisha with a samisen (three-stringed lute): P.381-1937

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Flower viewing (a geisha with a samisen (three-stringed lute)

Maker(s)

Designer: Hokkei, Totoya

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Description

Surimono pentaptych Colour print from woodblocks, with metallic pigment and blind embossing. 1823. Poetry by members of the Nogawa group: Asahi Shitakage, Matsu Asahime, Fundari Ka o, Asahido Minetaka, Fushimatsu Kaka, Matsuno Kaga, Renchido Shakushi, Furoan Nagaiki Kikuyoshi, and Asahi Sasukata

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1937) by Barron, E. Evelyn

Dating

19th Century
Production date: AD 1823

School or Style

Japanese
Ukiyo-e

Techniques used in production

Woodcut

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Identification numbers

Accession number: P.381-1937
Primary reference Number: 182302
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 21 June 2022 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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