PrintsJapanese18th century

Thirty Six Immortal Poets (Sanjūrokkasen)

1789

Artists

Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川春章Artist

Description

One volume complete.

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock-printed book; ink and color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

closed: 29.2 x 20.4 cm (11 1/2 x 8 1/16 in.)

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