CalligraphyJapanese18th-19th century

Haiku and Brush Strokes by Sōchō

18th-19th century

Classification

Calligraphy

Medium

Hanging scroll; ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th-19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 44.1 x W. 22.7 cm (17 3/8 x 8 15/16 in.)

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