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Katsushika Hokusai

The Fishermen of Katase Hauling in Their Nets: The Purple Shell (Murasakigai)

1821
Color woodblock print with metallic pigments; surimono shikishiban
18.2 × 17.2 cm (7.2 × 6.8 in)

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