PrintsJapanese17th century

The "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari) in Ten Volumes (Jūjo Genji), vol. 4

Early Edo period, 1661

Artists

Nonoguchi RyūhoArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock-printed book with hand-colored illustrations, ink and color on paper; dark-blue paper cover

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 26.9 x W. 17.8 cm (10 9/16 x 7 in.)

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