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Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Tughra (Insignia) of Sultan Süleiman the Magnificent (r. 1520-66), ca. 1555-60

Tughra (Insignia) of Sultan Süleiman the Magnificent (r. 1520-66), ca. 1555-60
Tughra (Insignia) of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent (r. 1520-66), ca. 1555-60

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Bamboo in the Wind, early 17th century. Creator: Yi Jeong (Korean, 1541-1626)

Bamboo in the Wind, early 17th century. Creator: Yi Jeong (Korean, 1541-1626)
Bamboo in the Wind, early 17th century

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Page of illuminated text from the Gospel of St Luke, c700

Page of illuminated text from the Gospel of St Luke, c700. Latin text with intricate decoration inspired by Celtic designs. From the Gospel of St Luke, Lindisfarne Gospels

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: The Evangelical Symbols, 800 AD, (20th century)

The Evangelical Symbols, 800 AD, (20th century). The winged man is St Matthew, the winged lion St Mark, the winged ox St Luke and the eagle represents St John

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Nasta liq Calligraphy, First Half of 16th cen Creator: Mir Ali Haravi (Heravi)

Nasta liq Calligraphy, First Half of 16th cen Creator: Mir Ali Haravi (Heravi)
Nasta liq Calligraphy, First Half of 16th Century. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Scrolling Floral Vines, 1755. Creator: Fayzullah (Indian, active c. 1730-1765)

Scrolling Floral Vines, 1755. Creator: Fayzullah (Indian, active c. 1730-1765)
Scrolling Floral Vines, 1755

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: The Eight Circled Cross, 800 AD, (20th century)

The Eight Circled Cross, 800 AD, (20th century). A 20th-century copy of the illustrated manuscript, produced by Celtic monks around AD 800

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Disaster on the line: a railway accident, 1909. Creator: Unknown

Disaster on the line: a railway accident, 1909. Creator: Unknown
Disaster on the line: a railway accident, 1909. 'A Chinese "Illustrated London News'': Pictorial Journalism As Practised In The Far East (Illustrations From A Chinese Paper)

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: The accession of the new sovereign: the proclamation before the imperial palace, 1909

The accession of the new sovereign: the proclamation before the imperial palace, 1909. Creator: Unknown
The accession of the new sovereign: the proclamation before the imperial palace, 1909. 'A Chinese "Illustrated London News''

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: A cartoon: 'into whose hands will the Chinese ball fall?', 1909. Creator: Unknown

A cartoon: "into whose hands will the Chinese ball fall?", 1909. Creator: Unknown
A cartoon: "into whose hands will the Chinese ball fall?", 1909. 'A Chinese "Illustrated London News'': Pictorial Journalism As Practised In The Far East (Illustrations From A Chinese Paper)

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Burglars in the suburbs of Peking: the thieves caught in the act, 1909. Creator: Unknown

Burglars in the suburbs of Peking: the thieves caught in the act, 1909. Creator: Unknown
Burglars in the suburbs of Peking: the thieves caught in the act, 1909. 'A Chinese "Illustrated London News'': Pictorial Journalism As Practised In The Far East (Illustrations From A Chinese Paper)

Fighting the flames with primitive apparatus: a fire in Peking, 1909. Creator: Unknown
Fighting the flames with primitive apparatus: a fire in Peking, 1909. A Chinese "Illustrated London News'': Pictorial Journalism As Practised In The Far East (Illustrations From A Chinese Paper)

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Die offene Schreib-Schule (The open writing school), 1738-1745

Die offene Schreib-Schule (The open writing school), 1738-1745. Creator: Grüner; Eva Margaretha (1721-1760)
Die offene Schreib-Schule (The open writing school), 1738-1745. Found in the Collection of the Private Collection

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Die offene Schreib-Schule (The open writing school), 1738-1745

Die offene Schreib-Schule (The open writing school), 1738-1745. Creator: Grüner; Eva Margaretha (1721-1760)
Die offene Schreib-Schule (The open writing school), 1738-1745. Found in the Collection of the Private Collection

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Die offene Schreib-Schule (The open writing school), 1738-1745

Die offene Schreib-Schule (The open writing school), 1738-1745. Creator: Grüner; Eva Margaretha (1721-1760)
Die offene Schreib-Schule (The open writing school), 1738-1745. Found in the Collection of the Private Collection

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Tokaido gojo santsugi. Shirasuka. Plate No 33, late 1830's. Creator: Ando Hiroshige

Tokaido gojo santsugi. Shirasuka. Plate No 33, late 1830's. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Tokaido gojo santsugi. Shirasuka. Plate No 33. From the series: Fifty-three stations of the Tokaido Road. Late 1830's

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Tokaido gojo santsugi. Maizaka. Plate No 31, c1838. Creator: Ando Hiroshige

Tokaido gojo santsugi. Maizaka. Plate No 31, c1838. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Tokaido gojo santsugi. Maizaka. Plate No 31. From the series: Fifty-three stations of the Tokaido Road. c1838

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Tokaido gojo santsugi. Shimada. Plate No 24, 1837-1839. Creator: Ando Hiroshige

Tokaido gojo santsugi. Shimada. Plate No 24, 1837-1839. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Tokaido gojo santsugi. Shimada. Plate No 24. From the series: Fifty-three stations of the Tokaido Road. 1837-1839

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Tokaido gojo santsugi. Yokkaichi. Plate No 44, c1837. Creator: Ando Hiroshige

Tokaido gojo santsugi. Yokkaichi. Plate No 44, c1837. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Tokaido gojo santsugi. Yokkaichi. Plate No 44. From the series: Fifty-three stations of the Tokaido Road, c1837

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Pipe case with tobacco pouch and a box, 1822. Creator: Hokusai

Pipe case with tobacco pouch and a box, 1822. Creator: Hokusai
Pipe case with tobacco pouch and a box. Farewell gift for the horse, from A selection of horses, 1822

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: The open gardens of the Tomigaokoa Shrine. 1850. Creator: Ando Hiroshige

The open gardens of the Tomigaokoa Shrine. 1850. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
The open gardens of the Tomigaokoa Shrine. 1850

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Persian ruba‘i (quatrain) by Maulana Mu?ammad Murshidi Zawara i... c

Persian ruba‘i (quatrain) by Maulana Mu?ammad Murshidi Zawara i... c
Persian ruba i (quatrain) by Maulana Mu?ammad Murshidi Zawara i (Persian, late 1500s-early 1600s), c. 1610-1620

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Men dancing to samisen music, from the series Shokoku meibutsu (Famous products... 1890-1895)

Men dancing to samisen music, from the series Shokoku meibutsu (Famous products... 1890-1895. Creator: Totoya Hokkei)
Men dancing to samisen music, from the series Shokoku meibutsu (Famous products of the provinces), 1890-1895

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Woman in front of the Tagawaya Teahouse, 1815-1842. Creator: Ikeda Eisen

Woman in front of the Tagawaya Teahouse, 1815-1842. Creator: Ikeda Eisen
Woman in front of the Tagawaya Teahouse, 1815-1842. The winter setting for the image of a woman walking alone in front of a teahouse (the sign at upper left reads Kaiseki Tagawaya)

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Poet no. 6: Chünagon (Ötomo no) Yakamochi, from the series Hyakunin isshu... c.1844

Poet no. 6: Chünagon (Ötomo no) Yakamochi, from the series Hyakunin isshu... c.1844. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Poet no. 6: Chunagon (-tomo no) Yakamochi, from the series Hyakunin isshu (One Hundred poemsone hundred poets), c.1844

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Siege of Utrecht, plate 6 from Historical Scenes from the Life of Emperor... printed c. 1520

Siege of Utrecht, plate 6 from Historical Scenes from the Life of Emperor... printed c. 1520. Creator: Wolf Traut
Siege of Utrecht, plate 6 from Historical Scenes from the Life of Emperor Maximilian I from the Triumphal Arch, 1515-17, printed c. 1520

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Ichikawa Danjuro VII as Konoshita Tokichi, Nakamura Daikichi as His Wife, and Iwai Han

Ichikawa Danjuro VII as Konoshita Tokichi, Nakamura Daikichi as His Wife, and Iwai Hanshiro V as Masago in the Play Yakko Yakko Edo no Hanayari, ca. 1819

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Battle Between Iranians and Turanians, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 1562-83

Battle Between Iranians and Turanians, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 1562-83

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Rosette Bearing the Names and Titles of Shah Jahan, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, ca

Rosette Bearing the Names and Titles of Shah Jahan, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, ca
Rosette Bearing the Names and Titles of Shah Jahan, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1645; verso: ca. 1630-40

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Four anecdotes from the life of Wang Xizhi, 1310s. Creator: Zhao Mengfu

Four anecdotes from the life of Wang Xizhi, 1310s. Creator: Zhao Mengfu
Four anecdotes from the life of Wang Xizhi, 1310s

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: The Pleasures of Fishes, dated 1291. Creator: Zhou Dongqing

The Pleasures of Fishes, dated 1291. Creator: Zhou Dongqing
The Pleasures of Fishes, dated 1291. You are not I, so how do you know I don t know what fish enjoy?" Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Universal Gateway, Chapter 25 of the Lotus Sutra, dated 1257. Creator: Sugawara Mitsushige

Universal Gateway, Chapter 25 of the Lotus Sutra, dated 1257. Creator: Sugawara Mitsushige
Universal Gateway, Chapter 25 of the Lotus Sutra, dated 1257. Celebrating the merciful acts of the bodhisattva Kannon (Sanskrit: Avalokiteshvara)

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Portrait of Bi Shichang, from the set Five Old Men of Suiyang, before 1056. Creator: Unknown

Portrait of Bi Shichang, from the set Five Old Men of Suiyang, before 1056. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Bi Shichang, from the set Five Old Men of Suiyang, before 1056. Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Bamboo in Wind and Rain, ca. 1694. Creator: Shitao

Bamboo in Wind and Rain, ca. 1694. Creator: Shitao
Bamboo in Wind and Rain, ca. 1694

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Daishojin Bosatsu, from Album of Buddhist Deities from the Diamond World... 12th century

Daishojin Bosatsu, from Album of Buddhist Deities from the Diamond World... 12th century
Daishojin Bosatsu, from " Album of Buddhist Deities from the Diamond World and Womb World Mandalas" (" Kontai butsugajo" ), 12th century. Heian period (794-1185)

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Green Tara, Folio from... (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Creator: Unknown

Green Tara, Folio from... (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Green Tara, Folio from a dispersed Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: White Tara, Folio from... (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Creator: Unknown

White Tara, Folio from... (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Creator: Unknown
White Tara, Folio from a dispersed Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Bodhisattva Maitreya, Leaf from... (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century

Bodhisattva Maitreya, Leaf from... (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century
Bodhisattva Maitreya, Leaf from a dispersed Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Bodhisattva Maitreya, holding a lotus stem, bestowing protection

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Landscape with Pavilion, 1478-80. Creator: Kenko Shokei

Landscape with Pavilion, 1478-80. Creator: Kenko Shokei
Landscape with Pavilion, 1478-80. Inscribed by Togen Zuisen (Japanese, 1430-1480). Muromachi period (1392-1573)

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Wooded Mountains at Dusk, dated 1666. Creator: Kuncan

Wooded Mountains at Dusk, dated 1666. Creator: Kuncan
Wooded Mountains at Dusk, dated 1666. IN the area around Yellow Mountain in southern Anhui Province. Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Arab-Moorish architectural decoration, (1898). Creator: Unknown

Arab-Moorish architectural decoration, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Arab-Moorish architectural decoration, (1898). Arabian-Moresque - Architectonic Ornament - Fig 1: Panel from the Alhambra [Granada, Spain]. Fig 2: Decoration in stone above a door in Cairo

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: The Conception of the Virgin. Creator: School of Pinturicchio

The Conception of the Virgin. Creator: School of Pinturicchio
The Conception of the Virgin, Unknown date

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Imamurasaki, a Prostitute of the Kimpei Daikoku House, 1887. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Imamurasaki, a Prostitute of the Kimpei Daikoku House, 1887. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Imamurasaki, a Prostitute of the Kimpei Daikoku House, 1887. Series: Lives of Modern People

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Isobayashi Taii on Horseback at Castle Gate with Falling Stones, 1886. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Isobayashi Taii on Horseback at Castle Gate with Falling Stones, 1886. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Isobayashi Taii on Horseback at Castle Gate with Falling Stones, 1886. Series: Lives of Modern People

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Takeda Kounsai's Mistress Tokiko in the Snow, 1888. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Takeda Kounsai's Mistress Tokiko in the Snow, 1888. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Takeda Kounsai's Mistress Tokiko in the Snow, 1888. Series: Lives of Modern People

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Tsukushima Masamori Fighting Kyosokabe Yataro, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Tsukushima Masamori Fighting Kyosokabe Yataro, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Tsukushima Masamori Fighting Kyosokabe Yataro, 1865. Series: Famous Fights between Brave Men

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Torii Kyoemon (or Yaemon) Katsutaga Standing by a Moat, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Torii Kyoemon (or Yaemon) Katsutaga Standing by a Moat, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Torii Kyoemon (or Yaemon) Katsutaga Standing by a Moat, 1875. Series: Exploits of the Tokugawa Clan

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Ichimura Kakitsu Holding an Inscribed Fan, 1862. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Ichimura Kakitsu Holding an Inscribed Fan, 1862. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Ichimura Kakitsu Holding an Inscribed Fan, 1862. Series: Elegant Portraits of Actors

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: The Death of Murata Sansuke, 1877. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

The Death of Murata Sansuke, 1877. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Death of Murata Sansuke, 1877. Series: Chronicles of the Conquest of Kagoshima in Satsuma Province

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Tokugawa Yoshimune Playing Kemari, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Tokugawa Yoshimune Playing Kemari, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Tokugawa Yoshimune Playing Kemari, 1875. Series: Brief Account of the Rulers of the Tokugawa Clan. Asukai Masanori Teaching Tokugawa Yoshimune to Play Kemari

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Namikiri Juzaboro with Drawn Sword, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Namikiri Juzaboro with Drawn Sword, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Namikiri Juzaboro with Drawn Sword, 1866. Series: Biographies of fine modern men

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Nagazashi Gonji by a Lotus Pond, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Nagazashi Gonji by a Lotus Pond, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Nagazashi Gonji by a Lotus Pond, 1865. Series: Biographies of fine modern men

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Satomi Jirotaro Yoshinari Inspecting a Head Carried by a Dog, 1867. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Satomi Jirotaro Yoshinari Inspecting a Head Carried by a Dog, 1867. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Satomi Jirotaro Yoshinari Inspecting a Head Carried by a Dog, 1867. Series: Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Shumitsu Kanja Yoshitaka Reflecting as a Rat in a Mirror, 1867. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Shumitsu Kanja Yoshitaka Reflecting as a Rat in a Mirror, 1867. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Shumitsu Kanja Yoshitaka Reflecting as a Rat in a Mirror, 1867. Series: Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Sangoku Taro Kneeling before Demon and Warrior, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Sangoku Taro Kneeling before Demon and Warrior, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Sangoku Taro Kneeling before Demon and Warrior, 1866. Series: Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Inuta Kobungo Yasuyori Killing a Boar, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Inuta Kobungo Yasuyori Killing a Boar, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Inuta Kobungo Yasuyori Killing a Boar, 1866. Series: Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Takagi Umanosuke and the Ghost of a Woman, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Takagi Umanosuke and the Ghost of a Woman, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Takagi Umanosuke and the Ghost of a Woman, 1866. Series: Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Toriyama Shusaku Terutada Capturing a Pheasant with a Bow, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Toriyama Shusaku Terutada Capturing a Pheasant with a Bow, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Toriyama Shusaku Terutada Capturing a Pheasant with a Bow, 1866. Series: Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Kiso Komawakamaru Yoshinaka Conquering the Tengu, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Kiso Komawakamaru Yoshinaka Conquering the Tengu, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Kiso Komawakamaru Yoshinaka Conquering the Tengu, 1866. Series: Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Oda Udaijin Taira no Nobunaga in Flames at the Temple Honnoji, published in 1878

Oda Udaijin Taira no Nobunaga in Flames at the Temple Honnoji, published in 1878. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Oda Udaijin Taira no Nobunaga in Flames at the Temple Honnoji, published in 1878. Series: A Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Asaoka Watching a Mouse on a Screen, between c1875 and c1876. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Asaoka Watching a Mouse on a Screen, between c1875 and c1876. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Asaoka Watching a Mouse on a Screen, between c1875 and c1876. Series: A Mirror of Beauties of the Past and Present

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: The Patrolman Matsui Yasumichi Prevents a Double Suicide, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

The Patrolman Matsui Yasumichi Prevents a Double Suicide, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Patrolman Matsui Yasumichi Prevents a Double Suicide, 1875. Series: The Postal News, no. 603

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Tengu Messengers Colliding in Midair, 1882. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Tengu Messengers Colliding in Midair, 1882. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Tengu Messengers Colliding in Midair, 1882. Series: Sketches by Yoshitoshi

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Headquarters at Sentoguchi, Kumamoto, 1877. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Headquarters at Sentoguchi, Kumamoto, 1877. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Headquarters at Sentoguchi, Kumamoto, 1877. Series: An Oral Account of the Subjugation of Kagoshima

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Compiled Album from Four Series: A Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan... between 1876 and 1882

Compiled Album from Four Series: A Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan... between 1876 and 1882
Compiled Album from Four Series: A Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan; Comic Pictures of Famous Places in Civilizing Tokyo; Twenty-four Accomplishments in Imperial Japan; Twenty-four Hours in

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Kodembo no Shoshichi, an Osaka Thief, Tormented by Ghosts, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Kodembo no Shoshichi, an Osaka Thief, Tormented by Ghosts, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Kodembo no Shoshichi, an Osaka Thief, Tormented by Ghosts, 1875. From The Postal News, no. 614

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: The Policeman Aizawa Ihei Rescues a Young Girl from Drowning, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

The Policeman Aizawa Ihei Rescues a Young Girl from Drowning, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Policeman Aizawa Ihei Rescues a Young Girl from Drowning, 1875. From The Postal News, no. 532

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Kazamado Hanji in Light Rain, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Kazamado Hanji in Light Rain, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Kazamado Hanji in Light Rain, 1866. From Kinsei Kyogiden

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: A Police Patrol Preventing a Rape in a Graveyard, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

A Police Patrol Preventing a Rape in a Graveyard, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
A Police Patrol Preventing a Rape in a Graveyard, 1875. Series: The Postal News, no. 466

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: The Demon of Rashomon Visits Watanabe no Tsuna Disguised as an Old Woman to Retrieve... 1885

The Demon of Rashomon Visits Watanabe no Tsuna Disguised as an Old Woman to Retrieve... 1885
The Demon of Rashomon Visits Watanabe no Tsuna Disguised as an Old Woman to Retrieve Her Severed Arm, 1885. From Sketches by Yoshitoshi

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Lady Sei Shonagon (image 1 of 3), 1896. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Lady Sei Shonagon (image 1 of 3), 1896. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Lady Sei Shonagon (image 1 of 3), 1896. From Ancient Patterns

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Warrior Taira-no-Tadanori about to Sleep under a Cherry Tree (image 1 of 3), 1884

Warrior Taira-no-Tadanori about to Sleep under a Cherry Tree (image 1 of 3), 1884. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Warrior Taira-no-Tadanori about to Sleep under a Cherry Tree (image 1 of 3), 1884

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: The Suigetsuro Restaurant in Unemecho, 1871. Creators: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, Kanaki Toshikage

The Suigetsuro Restaurant in Unemecho, 1871. Creators: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, Kanaki Toshikage
The Suigetsuro Restaurant in Unemecho, 1871. From Tokyo Restaurants with Some Fancy Dishes

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Leaf from Album Depicting Birds, Flowers, Landscapes, and Flower Pots, 1876

Leaf from Album Depicting Birds, Flowers, Landscapes, and Flower Pots, 1876. Creator: Yoshizawa Setsuan
Leaf from Album Depicting Birds, Flowers, Landscapes, and Flower Pots, 1876

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: The Geisha Umekichi Imploring Nakajima Seibi to Part from Her and Return to His Studies, 1875

The Geisha Umekichi Imploring Nakajima Seibi to Part from Her and Return to His Studies, 1875. Series: The Postal News, No. 463

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Compiled Album from Four Series: A Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan... between 1876 and 1882

Compiled Album from Four Series: A Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan... between 1876 and 1882
Compiled Album from Four Series: A Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan; Comic Pictures of Famous Places in Civilizing Tokyo; Twenty-four Accomplishments in Imperial Japan; Twenty-four Hours in

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: The Carpenter Hanshichi of Fukagawa Seizes His Daughter's Attacker, c1875

The Carpenter Hanshichi of Fukagawa Seizes His Daughter's Attacker, c1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Carpenter Hanshichi of Fukagawa Seizes His Daughter's Attacker, c1875. Series: The Postal News, no. 780

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: The Girl Saku Rescuing a Baby from the River, published in 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

The Girl Saku Rescuing a Baby from the River, published in 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Girl Saku Rescuing a Baby from the River, published in 1875. Series: The Postal News, no. 729

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Raccoon Dog Protects Its Cubs from Attack by a Dog, c1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Raccoon Dog Protects Its Cubs from Attack by a Dog, c1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Raccoon Dog Its Cubs from Attack by a Dog, c1875. Series: The Postal News, no. 724

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: The Loyal Wife Koto Recognizes Her Long-Lost Husband as a Rickshaw Driver, published in 1875

The Loyal Wife Koto Recognizes Her Long-Lost Husband as a Rickshaw Driver, published in 1875. Series: The Postal News, no. 621

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: A Wicked Foreigner Refuses to Pay a Young Prostitute, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

A Wicked Foreigner Refuses to Pay a Young Prostitute, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
A Wicked Foreigner Refuses to Pay a Young Prostitute, 1875. Series: The Postal News, no. 571

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Kintaro Riding the Carp, 1882. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Kintaro Riding the Carp, 1882. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Kintaro Riding the Carp, 1882. Series: Sketches by Yoshitoshi

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Actor Matsumoto Hanshiro (or Ichikawa Komazo?) (image 1 of 3), between c1805 and c1810

Actor Matsumoto Hanshiro (or Ichikawa Komazo?) (image 1 of 3), between c1805 and c1810. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Actor Matsumoto Hanshiro (or Ichikawa Komazo?) (image 1 of 3), between c1805 and c1810

Background imageCalligraphy Collection: Ichikawa Hakuen I and Sawamura Sojuro III (image 2 of 2), 1790s. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I

Ichikawa Hakuen I and Sawamura Sojuro III (image 2 of 2), 1790s. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Ichikawa Hakuen I and Sawamura Sojuro III (image 2 of 2), 1790s



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