PrintsJapanese16th-17th century

Printed Life of Kōbō Daishi (Kōya Taishi gyōjō zue), Vol. 1

Momoyama period, 16th-17th century

Classification

Prints

Medium

Set of nine printed handscrolls (one missing); ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Momoyama period, 1568-1615

Century

16th-17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 30.1 cm (11 7/8 in.)

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