PrintsJapanese18th century

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