Book of Caricatures (Tobae-cho)
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Book of Caricatures (Tobae-cho)

Classification
Books
Culture
Japanese
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

16.4 x 17.8 cm (6 7/16 x 7 in.)

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