PaintingsJapanese17th century

Chinese Court Scene

Edo period, early 17th century

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

H. 157.6 x 178 cm (62 1/16 x 70 1/16 in.)

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