ManuscriptsJapanese18th-19th century
On Taking Revenge, by Ryūsuitei Tanekiyo (Katakiuchi gappō ga tsuji)
18th-19th century
Dimensions
Closed book: H. 16.6 cm x W. 12.1 cm (6 9/16 x 4 3/4 in.)
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