Kubo Shunman (Japanese, 1757–1820)

Takeda Mechanical Device (Takeda karakuri): Haku Rakuten (Chinese: Bai Juyi) and the fisherman

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Kubo Shunman (Japanese, 1757–1820)c. early 19th century

Takeda Mechanical Device (Takeda karakuri): Haku Rakuten (Chinese: Bai Juyi) and the fisherman

Kubo Shunman (Japanese, 1757–1820) →

Japanese (culture or style)woodblock printprint

Date

c. early 19th century

Medium

Color woodblock print; shikishiban sheet from an album, surimono

Dimensions

20.4 × 18.2 cm (8 1/16 × 7 3/16 in.)

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Location

Chicago, IL

Credit

Clarence Buckingham Collection

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