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Zao Gongen

Dateprobably 19th century

Maker Japanese

Object numberSC2024.1

Provenance[unknown dealer, Japan, 1965]; purchased by Norman Johnston, 1965

Credit LineGift of Norman J. Johnston and L. Jane Hastings Johnston

Dimensions20 1/2 x 64 in. (52.1 x 162.6cm)

MediumInk and color on paper, mounted

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