Ashi Clam, from the series "Genroku Kasen Kai-awase"
A group of cranes standing on a grassy hill; mountains and water are in the background. The cranes are white with black wings and orange beaks. Their heads are bent down towards the ground. The sky is gray. There are Japanese characters written in black ink at the top of the image. A red seal is on the right side. A small illustration of a clamshell is on the right.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1821
- Medium:
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 552 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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