Illustrated Birds and Flowers, with Text (Kachō e-zukushi)
PrintsJapanese17th century

Illustrated Birds and Flowers, with Text (Kachō e-zukushi)

Early Edo period, 1683

Artists

Hishikawa Moronobu 菱川師宣Artist
Classification
Prints
Medium
Thread-bound, printed book; ink on paper
Culture
Japanese
Period
Edo period, 1615-1868
Century
17th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 27 x W. 19.3 x D. 1.7 cm (10 5/8 x 7 5/8 x 11/16 in.)

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