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Shiohi no Tsuto (Gifts from the Ebb Tide)

Kitagawa Utamaro, 1789–1789

Album of Kyoka verse with woodblock illustrations in original binding. Printed using special techniques including blind-embossing, use of metals, mother-of-pearl or crushed shell.

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Title of artwork, date

Shiohi no Tsuto (Gifts from the Ebb Tide), 1789–1789

Date supported

2000

Medium and material

Woodblock printed with special effects

Dimensions

27 x 29 x 1 cm

Grant

29000

Total cost

58000

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