Handscroll

Description

One of three handscrolls entitled Map and Picture of old Ezo, depicting the life and customs of the Ainu and the flora and fauna of Hokkaido: Japan, originally by Murakami Shimanojo in 1800, copied by Seizan, 1826

Museum reference

K.2003.843.2

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Handscroll, Painting, Map

Production information

Seizan, 1826 - 1827 (fl.), Artist
Japan, East Asia

Date

1826

Materials

Paper, Ink

Physical description

Each scroll made up of 30 pieces of paper joined at the edges

Associations

Original artist: Murakami Shimanojo, 1808 (d.)
Kami, Mr, 1826 - 1827 (fl.)
Previous owner: Shigehisa, Haba Rokuzaemon
Depicted: Hokkaido, Japan, East Asia