PaintingsJapanese17th century

Floating World Scene

Early Edo period, circa 1618-1620

Artists

Iwasa Matabei 岩佐又兵衛Artist

Classification

Paintings

Medium

Two-panel folding screen; ink, color and gold on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Complete object dimensions: H. 28.75" x W. 66" x D. .75" (open) image only: H. 23 13/16" x W. 60 1/2"

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