ManuscriptsJapanese18th-19th century

On Taking Revenge, by Ryūsuitei Tanekiyo (Katakiuchi gappō ga tsuji)

18th-19th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Thread-bound book; ink and red ink on paper; (kusazōshi)

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th-19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Closed book: H. 16.6 cm x W. 12.1 cm (6 9/16 x 4 3/4 in.)

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