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Written by: Leon SatoSenior Specialist · Illumination (Tezhip)
Illumination (Tezhip) · Catalogue no. 92466
ShōrakusaiDouble-Leaf from Album of Actor Portraits
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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| Artist / Maker | Shōrakusai |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1790–1810 |
| Culture / Origin | Japan, Edo period (1615–1868) |
| Medium | double-leaf from an accordion-style album; ink and color on silk (right) |
| Dimensions | Painting only: 21.8 x 17.6 cm (8 9/16 x 6 15/16 in.); Each page: 28.1 x 21 cm (11 1/16 x 8 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Japanese Art |
| Type | Bound Volume |
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