PrintsJapanese17th century

Illustrated Guide to Kyoto (Kyō-suzume)

Early Edo period, 1665

Artists

Asai RyōiAuthor

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock-printed book; thread-bound, ink and slight color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 26 x W. 17.5 cm (10 1/4 x 6 7/8 in.)

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