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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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