CalligraphyJapanese16th-17th century
Poem from Shin-Kokin-shū, attributed to Hon'ami Kōetsu
16th-17th century
Artists
Hon'ami Kōetsu 本阿弥光悦Artist
Dimensions
25 x 36.1 cm (9 13/16 x 14 3/16 in.)
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