PrintsJapanese17th century

Poet Fujiwara no Takamitsu (?-994) from page 14B of the printed book of "Thirty-Six Immortal Poets" (Sanjūrokkasen), Kōetsu edition

Momoyama period, published circa 1610

Artists

Hon'ami Kōetsu 本阿弥光悦Artist

Suminokura SoanArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Page 14B of a thread-bound woodblock-printed book with paper cover; ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Momoyama period, 1568-1615

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 34.5 cm x W. 24.1 cm (13 9/16 x 9 1/2 in.)

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