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Woman reading and holding a bachi: P.242-1937

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Titles

Woman reading and holding a bachi

Maker(s)

Designer: Eisen, Keisai

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Description

Surimono.

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

Japanese
Ukiyo-e

Techniques used in production

Colour printing
Woodcut

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.242-1937
Primary reference Number: 215731

Audit data

Created: Thursday 20 April 2017 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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