PrintsJapanese18th century

Illustrated Book of Industries (Tenkō Kaibutsu), Vol. 7, 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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