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Designs for Paintings in Narrow Architectural Spaces

DrawingsJapanese19th century

Designs for Paintings in Narrow Architectural Spaces

19th century

Classification

Drawings

Medium

Polychrome paintings (6 sheets)

Culture

Japanese

Period

Meiji era, 1868-1912

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

27.7 x 40.7 cm (10 7/8 x 16 in.)

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