Susano-o no Mikoto Killing the Eight-headed Dragon

Torii Kiyomasu II Japanese, 1706 (?)–1763 (?)

Created 1748

Curatorial Overview

“Susano-o no Mikoto Killing the Eight-headed Dragon is an internationally celebrated Color woodblock print; hosoban created by Torii Kiyomasu II (1748). From the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.”

Object Details

MediumColor woodblock print; hosoban

Dimensions31.9 × 4.7 cm (12 9/16 × 1 7/8 in.)

Archive / MuseumThe Art Institute of Chicago

Credit LineClarence Buckingham Collection

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Curatorial Affinity Stream

Continuing the Universe of Torii Kiyomasu II Japanese, 1706 (?)–1763 (?)

Japanese (culture or style) • Japan • Harmonious Works & Contemporaries

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