Japanese Print "Magic Dragon in Smoke" by Kono Bairei
Artist:Kono Bairei
Title:Magic Dragon in Smoke
Date:Ca. 1880 - 90.
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Source:artelino - Japanese Prints
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Description:
The picture was made based on a Chinese story about a magical dragon rising in smoke from an ink stone. The dragon was printed with metallic pigment, which has been oxidized and is difficult to see now.