PrintsJapanese18th century

Book of Famous Works of Chinese and Japanese Painters (Wakan meihitsu gaei), vols. 3 and 6

18th century

Classification

Prints

Medium

Thread-bound books (two); ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

25.3 x 17.6 cm (9 15/16 x 6 15/16 in.)

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