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Ashi Clam, from the series "Genroku Kasen Kai-awase"

Katsushika Hokusai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Public Domain
Yes
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