PaintingsJapanese17th century

Rocks

Late Momoyama to Early Edo period, early 17th century

Artists

Shōkadō ShōjōArtist

Classification

Paintings

Medium

Hanging scroll: the right of a set of three; ink on paper with brocade mounting

Culture

Japanese

Period

Momoyama (1568-1615) to Edo (1615-1868) period

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

painting proper: H. 25.8 x W. 32.5 cm (10 3/16 x 12 13/16 in.)

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