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The night of waiting A Courtesan writing calligraphy while waiting for her lover
Designer: Kiyonobu,Torii I
Given by David Scrase to mark the 100th anniversary of the Friends of the Fitzwilliam
Method of acquisition: Given (2009) by Scrase, David E.
18th Century
Production date:
circa
AD 1710
The only recorded impression.
Accession number: P.84-2009
Primary reference Number: 170694
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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