Picture Book of Seasoned Grass (Ehon chiyomi-gusa): Beauties with Waka, 2nd of 3 Volumes
PrintsJapanese18th century

Picture Book of Seasoned Grass (Ehon chiyomi-gusa): Beauties with Waka, 2nd of 3 Volumes

Mid Edo period, 1755

Artists

Nishikawa Sukenobu 西川祐信Artist
Classification
Prints
Medium
Thread-bound books (three); ink on paper
Culture
Japanese
Period
Edo period, 1615-1868
Century
18th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 27.3 x W. 19 cm (10 3/4 x 7 1/2 in.)

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