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Measuring the Tides at Tanoshiri Beach in Kakisaki..., from the Black Ship Scroll
Measuring the Tides at Tanoshiri Beach in Kakisaki..., from the Black Ship Scroll

Measuring the Tides at Tanoshiri Beach in Kakisaki..., 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. 8 in, H. 26.7 cm x W. 20.3 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 number2012.60.17
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsPainting
On View
Not on view
InscribedAt Tanoshiri Beach of Kakisaki they measured the tides. Day and night, one or two men sat on the sand watching, protected from the rain and dew only by this tent.