CalligraphyJapanese17th century

Poems Dedicated to the Eleven-Headed Kannon of Jōdo-ji (Jōdo-ji Kannon Tamukeuta)

Early Edo period, circa 1630-1638

Artists

Karasumaru MitsuhiroArtist

Classification

Calligraphy

Medium

Handscroll; ink on color-printed paper, with silver and gold printed decor of crests

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

28.9 x 779.8 cm (11 3/8 x 307 in.)

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