Illustrated Book of Industries (Tenkō Kaibutsu), Vol. 5, based on Chinese Original
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Illustrated Book of Industries (Tenkō Kaibutsu), Vol. 5, based on Chinese Original

Mid Edo period, 1771

Classification
Prints
Medium
Thread-bound, printed book; 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. 25.8 x W. 18.1 cm (10 3/16 x 7 1/8 in.)

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