ManuscriptsJapanese15th century

Linked Verses (Renga) on the topic "What Boat?"

Muromachi period, dated 1474

Artists

Monk SenjunArtist

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Handscroll; ink, gold and silver on "kumogami" (cloud-pattern dyed paper)

Culture

Japanese

Period

Muromachi period, 1392-1568

Century

15th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 17.7 cm (6 15/16 in.)

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