An Illustrated Encyclopedia (Kinmō zui)
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An Illustrated Encyclopedia (Kinmō zui)

Early Edo period, dated 1668

Classification
Prints
Medium
Eighth of a set of fourteen thread-bound woodblock-printed volumes; ink on paper
Culture
Japanese
Period
Edo period, 1615-1868
Century
17th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

27 x 19.3 cm (10 5/8 x 7 5/8 in.)

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