Masamune Forging the Sword
| Title | Masamune Forging the Sword |
|---|---|
| Artist | Ryuryukyo Shinsai Japanese, about 1764-1820 |
| Date | date unknown 18th century |
| Medium | Color woodblock print; surimono |
| Classification | woodblock print |
| Origin | Japan Japan |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | Gift of Helen C. Gunsaulus |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“Masamune Forging the Sword” is a work by Ryuryukyo Shinsai Japanese, about 1764-1820, dated date unknown. It is executed in color woodblock print; surimono and classified as woodblock print. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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Rights: Public Domain — CC0 via the Art Institute of Chicago Open Access programme.
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