Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891) 
<p>Album of twelve lacquer paintings 
Each signed Zeshin, sealed Koma, Zeshin, Shin or Tairyukyo
Twelve paintings for an accordion album; lacquer on paper or lacquer and gold leaf on paper
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7 5/8 x 6 5/8in. (19.5 x 16.8cm.) each approx.
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19<sup>th</sup> century <div style="display: none;">date QS:P571,+1850-00-00T00:00:00Z/7</div>
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