DrawingsJapanese19th century

Kimono Design Book (Hinagatabon)

Late Edo-early Meiji period, mid 19th century

Classification

Drawings

Medium

Thread-bound book with plain cover; ink and color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, Late to early Meiji period

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Closed book: H. 27.4 cm x W. 20.2 cm x D. 0.8 cm (10 13/16 x 7 15/16 x 5/16 in.)

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