PrintsJapanese19th century

Handbook of Old Paintings (Koga yōran)

Late Edo period, published 1806

Classification

Prints

Medium

Set of three thread-bound woodblock-printed volumes now bound into a single book; ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

closed book: H. 25.9 x W. 17.7 x D. 0.9 cm (10 3/16 x 6 15/16 x 3/8 in.)

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