PrintsJapanese

Metal Work Designs (Kinko Shitoe)

Classification

Prints

Culture

Japanese

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

28.5 x 18 cm (11 1/4 x 7 1/16 in.)

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