Picture Book of Ancient Japanese Children's Songs (Ehon yamato-warabe), in 3 Volumes
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Picture Book of Ancient Japanese Children's Songs (Ehon yamato-warabe), in 3 Volumes

Mid Edo period, 1724

Artists

Nishikawa Sukenobu 西川祐信Artist
Classification
Prints
Medium
Thread-bound books (three); ink, color and silver on paper
Culture
Japanese
Period
Edo period, 1615-1868
Century
18th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 26.9 x W. 17.9 cm (10 9/16 x 7 1/16 in.)

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