Courtesan on a Crane, Ryūryūkyo Shinsai, between 1800 and 1805

Courtesan with a long letter on a flying crane. She represents the chinese immortal kung ho who is usually depicted on a crane with a book. With three poems; icon class code: 25f37(crane); print; surimono. Object Type: print, surimono. Date: between 1800 and 1805. Place of creation: Japan. Dimensions: height: 132 mm (5.19 in)width: 169 mm (6.65 in). Medium: color woodcut, paper. Collection: Rijksmuseum. Courtisane op een kraanvogel