Photo of collection object Tortoise — Shibata Zeshin. Tortoise, 19th century. Painting; ink and color on paper (tanzaku), 14 3/4 x 2 3/8 in. (37.5 x 6 cm). Funds from various donors, by exchange, 1956, 56.124.4. public-domain.

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Tortoise

19th century

Shibata Zeshin

Asian Art

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Shibata Zeshin
Classification: Painting
Formatted Medium: Painting; ink and color on paper (tanzaku)
Medium: Painting, Ink, color on paper (tanzaku)
Locations: country: Japan
Dimensions: 14 3/4 x 2 3/8 in. (37.5 x 6 cm)
Departments: Asian Art
Accession Number: 56.124.4
Credit Line: Funds from various donors, by exchange, 1956
Rights Statement: public-domain
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