CalligraphyJapanese18th-19th century
Bunchō's Own Letters (Tani Bunchō jihitsu shokan)
Late Edo period, circa 1838
Artists
Tani Bunchō 谷文晁Artist
Dimensions
H. 16.1 x W. 419.4 cm (6 5/16 x 165 1/8 in.)
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