Illustrated Book of Haiku (Haikai wakana)
PrintsJapanese18th century

Illustrated Book of Haiku (Haikai wakana)

Mid Edo period, 1756

Artists

Hanabusa IppōArtist
Classification
Prints
Medium
Thread-bound book; ink and light color on paper
Culture
Japanese
Period
Edo period, 1615-1868
Century
18th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 27.3 x W. 18.2 cm (10 3/4 x 7 3/16 in.)

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