PrintsJapanese18th century

Picture Book of Seasoned Grass: Waka by Famous Poets (Ehon yachiyo-gusa), 2nd of 3 Volumes

Edo period, dated 1768

Artists

Suzuki Harunobu 鈴木春信Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Second of three thread-bound ukiyo-e woodblock-printed books; 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. 22.0 cm x W. 15.8 cm (8 11/16 x 6 1/4 in.)

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