PrintsJapanese18th century

Mustard Seed Garden Compendium (Kaishien gaden) based on Chinese Original of 1701, 3rd of 6 Volumes

Mid Edo period, 1748

Classification

Prints

Medium

Thread-bound woodblock-printed book; ink and color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 28.5 x W. 18.2 cm (11 1/4 x 7 3/16 in.)

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