No title (Ritual washing for funeral)
(c. 1880)
Medium
albumen silver photograph, colour dyes
Measurements
21.2 × 26.5 cm (image and sheet) 27.0 × 34.9 cm (support)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 2001
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Japan
Accession Number
2001.854
Department
International Photography
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Bowness Family Foundation
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