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Sawa Sekkyo

Two Cranes and Pine, ca. 1790's

Description

Maker

Setsukyo, fl. 1804-1818, Japanese, previous attribution
Sawa Sekkyo, fl. late 18th century-early 19th century, Japanese

Title

Two Cranes and Pine

Year

ca. 1790's

Medium

wood block print

Materials/Techniques

Materials

Techniques

wood block,
woodcut

Supports

paper

Dimensions

Sheet: 37.9 x 26.2 cm (14 15/16 x 10 5/16 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Inscription at right.

Place

Japan; Tokyo

Type

Credit

Gift of Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, Jr.

Object Number

34.451

Exhibition History

Black on White

December 8, 2000 - March 4, 2001

Cranes and pine denote longevity, and are often combined in prints made for the New Year. See the print entitled Cranes and a Pine Tree, also on view in this gallery.

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