diptych print

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Object Type
Museum number: 2008,3037.18235
Description: Woodblock diptych print, oban yoko-e. A formal dance of women across a stage, led by two children dressed as butterflies, with an accompanying group of musicians (left).
Producer name: Print artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川国芳; Published by: Mitaya Kihachi(三田屋喜八); Published by: Yamaguchiya Tobei (山口屋藤兵衛)
Cultures/periods
Production date: 1854 (6th month)
Production place: Published in: Edo
Materials
Technique
Dimensions: Height: 24.30 centimetres (l); Height: 24.20 centimetres (r); Width: 35.70 centimetres (l); Width: 35.70 centimetres (r)
$Inscriptions
Location: Not on display
Subjects: bijin; dance; theatre/theatrical life
Acquisition name
Previous owner
Acquisition date: 2008
Department: Asia
Registration number: 2008,3037.18235
Additional IDs: Previous owner/ex-collection number: 18235 (Miller Collection number)

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