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Fireman’s coat Tenjiku Tokubei practices toad magic

Fireman’s coat Tenjiku Tokubei practices toad magic
 (mid 19th century)

Medium
colour on cotton
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Baillieu and Sarah Myer Bequest, 2025
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
colour on cotton
Measurements
(128.0 × 117.5 cm)
Place/s of Execution
Japan
Accession Number
2025.544
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Baillieu and Sarah Myer Bequest, 2025
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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