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The Thirty-Six Immortal Poets of the Middle Ages (Chūko Sanjūrokkasen)

Early Edo period, dated 1658

Artists

Monk Yūtokuzan KōiArtist

Classification

Calligraphy

Medium

Handscroll; ink and gold on decorated paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

31 cm (12 3/16 in.)

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