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Koi: P.68-1938

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Koi
Translated as: Carp

Maker(s)

Designer: Shinsai, Ryûryûkyo

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Description

Surimono. Colour woodblock print with blind-embossing and metallic pigments. c.1820. Signed: Shinsai.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century
Production date: circa AD 1820

School or Style

Japanese
Ukiyo-e

Techniques used in production

Colour printing
Woodcut

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Identification numbers

Accession number: P.68-1938
Primary reference Number: 166036
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 22 February 2021 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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