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English names for various implements, from the Black Ship Scroll

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English names for various implements, from the Black Ship Scroll

Place of OriginJapan

Dateapprox. 1854

PeriodEdo period (1615-1868)

MaterialsInk and colors on paper

DimensionsH. 10 1/2 in x W. 7 3/4 in, H. 26.7 cm x W. 19.7 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 number2012.60.10

DepartmentJapanese Art

ClassificationsPainting

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Inscribed"A small blade is called 'naifu,' a brush is called 'pen,' an arrow is called 'bou' (sic), a bow is called 'arou' (sic)..."

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