PrintsJapanese18th century

The Famous Thirty-six Poetesses Illustrated (Onna Sanjūrokkasen ezukushi)

Late Edo period, 1798

Artists

Chōbunsai Eishi 鳥文斎栄之Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Folded book; ink, color and mica on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 25 x W. 18.5 cm (9 13/16 x 7 5/16 in.)

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