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Tokugawa Shogun Pleasure Boat

Artist Kojima Shogetsu (Japanese)

Series Publisher Katada Chojiro

Date1889

Place of ManufactureAsia

Mediumwoodcut

DimensionsOverall (image/sheet measurements): 35.3 x 70.8 cm

ClassificationsFINE ART

Credit LineAsian Art Purchase Fund

Object number2008.030.013 a-c

Descriptiontriptych; A large shogan's pleasure boat (Tenchimaru) with two more following in the distance (Ho-o maru and Hachimanmaru), are travelling down the Sumida river to view the cherry blossoms. Lower deck of the boat is filled with oarsmen and the upper deck has the shogan and entourage along with many banners and flags. There are many smaller boats in a line along side.
Colour: multi-colour

Status

Not on view