CalligraphyJapanese17th century

Poem on a Winter Theme (Waka shikishi)

Late Momoyama period, early 17th century

Artists

Konoe Nobutada 近衛信尹Artist

Classification

Calligraphy

Medium

Shikishi (poetry paper) now mounted as a hanging scroll; ink on paper decorated with gold and silver

Culture

Japanese

Period

Momoyama period, 1568-1615

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

21.7 x 18.3 cm (8 9/16 x 7 3/16 in.)

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