PrintsJapanese18th century

Illustrated Book of Japanese Armor by Arai Hakuseki (Honchō gunkikō zu)

Mid Edo period, 1740

Artists

Hachiya Hironari (Keiga)Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Thread-bound, folded books (four); 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. 27.2 x W. 18.4 cm (10 11/16 x 7 1/4 in.)

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