PaintingsJapanese17th century

Rocks

Late Momoyama to Early Edo period, early 17th century

Artists

Shōkadō ShōjōArtist

Classification

Paintings

Medium

Hanging scroll: the center 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. 25.7 x W. 32.4 cm (10 1/8 x 12 3/4 in.)

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