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Bamboo, Early 19th century. Pair of six-panel screens; ink and gold leaf on paper.

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Pair of six-panel screens; ink and gold leaf on paper · 178 × 376 cm · Art Institute of Chicago

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Museum title
Bamboo
Artist
Kishi Ganku Japanese, 1749-1838
Date
Early 19th century
Medium
Pair of six-panel screens; ink and gold leaf on paper
Dimensions
178 × 376 cm (70 × 148 in.)
Credit line
Russell Tyson Purchase Fund income
Image license
CC0 1.0 · Public domain
Museum record
Art Institute of Chicago

Artist’s life 1749–1838

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Bamboo · Kishi Ganku, Early 19th century
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