Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paperexpand_more
Bequest of Richard P. Galeexpand_more 74.1.85
In 1765, Suzuki Harunobu designed the first full color prints, called nishiki-e or "brocade prints." In addition to carving the image in relief on the woodblocks, artisans also carved raised areas, called kento_, along the edge of the blocks.
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