PrintsJapanese17th century

Printed book of Thirty-Six Immortal Poets (Sanjūrokkasen), Kōetsu edition

Momoyama period, published circa 1610

Artists

Hon'ami Kōetsu 本阿弥光悦Artist

Suminokura SoanPublisher

Classification

Prints

Medium

Thread-bound woodblock-printed book with paper cover; ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Momoyama period, 1568-1615

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Closed book: H. 34.6 cm x W. 25.2 cm x D. 1.1 cm (13 5/8 x 9 15/16 x 7/16 in.)

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