PaintingsJapanese17th century

Illustrated Story of Ata (Ata monogatari)

Early Edo period, original colophon dated 1636 (Kanbun 13)

Classification

Paintings

Medium

Folding books (orihon): two; ink and color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

33.3 x 16.5 cm (13 1/8 x 6 1/2 in.)

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