Twenty-Four Paragons of Filial Piety (Nijūshikō) in 2 Volumes
PaintingsJapanese17th century

Twenty-Four Paragons of Filial Piety (Nijūshikō) in 2 Volumes

17th century

Classification
Paintings
Medium
Two thread-bound books; ink, color, and gold on paper
Culture
Japanese
Period
Edo period, 1615-1868
Century
17th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

23.9 x 16.8 cm (9 7/16 x 6 5/8 in.)

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