CalligraphyJapanese16th-17th century
Letter from Hayashi Razan to Shinjōin (Hayashi Razan no shokan)
16th-17th century
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Hayashi RazanArtist
Dimensions
H. 31.7 x W. 53.6 cm (12 1/2 x 21 1/8 in.)
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