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Print, New Years in Yoshiwara

This is a Print. It was created by Katsushika Hokusai. It is dated 1760-1849 and we acquired it in 1941. Its medium is woodblock print (ukiyo-e) on mulberry paper (washi), ink with color. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Estate of Mrs. Robert H. Patterson. It is credited Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Robert H. Patterson.

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Print, New Years in Yoshiwara; Katsushika Hokusai (1760 – 1849); Japan; woodblock print (ukiyo-e) on mulberry paper (washi), ink with color; Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Robert H. Patterson; 1941-31-125

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