ManuscriptsJapanese15th century
Letter Written by Ashikaga Yoshimasa
Muromachi period, 15th century
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Ashikaga YoshimasaArtist
Dimensions
H. 34.5 x W. 50.6 cm (13 9/16 x 19 15/16 in.)
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