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Album (Genji monogatari gajō) - now empty

Early Edo period, circa late 17th century

Classification
Albums
Medium
Fiber on paper
Culture
Japanese
Period
Muromachi period, 1392-1568
Century
17th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 31.3 cm x W. 42.2 x D. 3.8 cm (12 5/16 x 16 5/8 x 1 1/2 in.)

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