Zhang Guo and his Magical Gourd
PaintingsJapanese17th century

Zhang Guo and his Magical Gourd

c. 1683

Artists

Kano TsunenobuArtist
Classification
Paintings
Medium
Album leaf; ink, color, and gold on silk
Culture
Japanese
Period
Edo period, 1615-1868
Century
17th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 26.8 cm x W. 43.0 cm (10 9/16 x 16 15/16 in.)

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