CalligraphyJapanese16th-17th century

Fragment of the New Collection of Ancient and Modern Verse (Shin Kokin wakashū)

Momoyama period, circa 1596-1614 (Keichō era)

Artists

Hon'ami Kōetsu 本阿弥光悦Artist

Classification

Calligraphy

Medium

Handscroll; ink on mica-coated paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Momoyama period, 1568-1615

Century

16th-17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

33.5 x 394.9 cm (13 3/16 x 155 1/2 in.)

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