CalligraphyJapanese16th-17th century

Calligraphic Fragments of the 13th-18th Centuries on 'Tanzaku', Mounted on Eight Leaves

16th-17th century

Classification

Calligraphy

Medium

Calligraphic fragments (of various dates, sizes, and media) mounted onto large pieces of paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Momoyama period, 1568-1615

Century

16th-17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

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