ManuscriptsJapanese15th century

Account of My Hut (Hōjōki) by Kamo no Chōmei

Muromachi period, circa 1470-1480

Artists

Ichijō KaneraArtist

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

One volume of single sheets; ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Muromachi period, 1392-1568

Century

15th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

each sheet: H. 24.2 x W. 18.4 cm (9 1/2 x 7 1/4 in.)

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