The Imperial Lying-In

CultureJapanese
Titles
  • The Imperial Lying-In
  • scene from the Tale of Heike
Date1804
MediumHanging scroll; ink and color on paper
DimensionsSheet: 14 × 25 3/4 in. (35.6 × 65.4 cm)
Roller: 34 in. (86.4 cm)
Mount: 55 × 31 3/4 in. (139.7 × 80.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Barbara E. Butler
Object number2014.758
Non exposé

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Department
Asian Art
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