PaintingsJapanese17th century

Origin of the Kamo Shrine (Kamo no honji) Vol. 1

Early Edo period, 17th century

Classification

Paintings

Medium

Handscroll (1 of 2); ink and color with gold and silver pigments on paper decorated with gold and underdrawing

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Image: H. 31.5 cm x W. 1265.2 cm (12 3/8 x 498 1/8 in.)

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