PaintingsJapanese17th century

Chestnut Branch

Early Edo period, second quarter 17th century

Artists

Isshi BunshuArtist

Classification

Paintings

Medium

Hanging scroll; ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 23.6 x W. 28.1 cm (9 5/16 x 11 1/16 in.)

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