PrintsJapanese18th century

Illustrated Book of Puns on Birds and Other Subjects (Ehon ki ni tori)

Mid Edo period, 1755

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

22.86 x 15.88 cm (9 x 6 1/4 in.)

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