ManuscriptsJapanese

Teisai's Ghost (Teisaiga: Bakemono gacho)

Classification

Manuscripts

Culture

Japanese

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

17.7 x 17.5 cm (6 15/16 x 6 7/8 in.)

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