ManuscriptsJapanese15th century

Letter Written by Ashikaga Yoshimasa

Muromachi period, 15th century

Artists

Ashikaga YoshimasaArtist

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Letter mounted as a hanging scroll; ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Muromachi period, 1392-1568

Century

15th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 34.5 x W. 50.6 cm (13 9/16 x 19 15/16 in.)

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