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Sazae: P.572-1937

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Sazae
Translated as: Turbo, or Wreath shell

Maker(s)

Designer: Shinsai, Ryûryûkyo

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Description

Surimono. Colour print from woodblocks with metallic pigments and blind printing. Poets: Kikujuan Tsuribito; Yomo no Utagaki Magao. Date: 1809

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century
Production date: AD 1809

School or Style

Japanese
Ukiyo-e

Techniques used in production

Colour printing
Woodcut

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.572-1937
Primary reference Number: 166032

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 25 July 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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