Carp

Maker(s)
Artist: Shibata Zeshin 柴田是真 (1807-1891)
Historical period(s)
Edo period or Meiji era, late 19th century
Medium
Lacquer on paper panel with metal powder
Dimensions
H x W: 34.6 x 47.2 cm (13 5/8 x 18 9/16 in)
Geography
Japan
Credit Line
Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment
Collection
Freer Gallery of Art
Accession Number
F1963.11
On View Location
Currently not on view
Classification(s)
Painting
Type

Hanging scroll (mounted on panel)

Keywords
carp, Edo period (1615 - 1868), Japan, kakemono, Meiji era (1868 - 1912)
Provenance
Provenance research underway.
Published References
  • Ann Yonemura. Japanese Lacquer. Washington, 1979. cat. 54, p. 88.
Collection Area(s)
Japanese Art
Web Resources
Google Cultural Institute
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