CalligraphyJapanese16th century

Model Calligraphy Scroll

Early Momoyama period, circa mid to late 16th century

Artists

Prince SonchōArtist

Classification

Calligraphy

Medium

Handscroll; ink on paper decorated with gold and silver sunago

Culture

Japanese

Period

Momoyama period, 1568-1615

Century

16th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

28.5 cm (11 1/4 in.)

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