Courtesan Washing her Hands

Arts of Asia

c. 1784

Torii Kiyonaga
Japanese, 1752-1815

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Department: Arts of Asia

Artist: Torii Kiyonaga
Title: Courtesan Washing her Hands
Place: Japan (Object made in)
Date: 1779–1789
Medium: Color woodblock print; hashira-e
Dimensions: 69.8 × 11.9 cm
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Michener
Reference Number: 1958.138
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