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True Picture of a Dinghy..., from the Black Ship Scroll
True Picture of a Dinghy..., from the Black Ship Scroll

True Picture of a Dinghy..., from the Black Ship Scroll

Place of OriginJapan
Dateapprox. 1854
PeriodEdo period (1615-1868)
(not entered)Handscroll segment mounted as a hanging scroll
MaterialsInk and colors on paper
DimensionsH. 10 1/2 in x W. 6 1/2 in, H. 26.7 cm x W. 16.5 cm (image); H. 30 1/2 in x W. 13 in, H. 77.5 cm x W. 33.0 cm (overall)
Credit LineMuseum purchase with assistance from the Japan Society of Northern California
Object number2012.60.19
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsPainting
On View
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InscribedTrue Picture of a Dinghy, "Pattera," In America, a boat is two and a half gen in length. A large boat is about five gen. There are white, red, and ink, all are blue or white inside.