Children at Play

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Children at Play

17th or 18th century

Hanabusa Itcho (Japanese, 1652–1724)

Made for a child, the size of this screen is smaller than most and shows children flying kites, watching a puppet show, and enjoying a lion dancer, among other amusements.

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Object Details

Title:

Children at Play

Date:

17th or 18th century

Artist:

Hanabusa Itcho (Japanese, 1652–1724)

Medium:

Ink, color, and gold on paper; mounted as a six-fold screen

Dimensions:

20 5/8 x 56 inches (52.4 x 142.2 cm)

Classification:

Paintings

Credit Line:

Gift of Mrs. Henry W. Breyer, Sr., 1965

Accession Number:

1965-73-1

Geography:

Made in Japan, Asia

Context:

Period: Edo Period (1615-1868)

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