CalligraphyJapanese17th century

Tales of Ise (Ise monogatari)

Early Edo period, late 17th century

Artists

Konoe MotohiroArtist

Classification

Calligraphy

Medium

Handscroll; ink and gold on silk

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 24.4 cm (9 5/8 in.)

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