CalligraphyJapanese15th century

The Tales of Ise (Ise monogatari)

Muromachi period, circa 1450

Artists

Seigan ShōtetsuArtist

Classification

Calligraphy

Medium

Manuscript book; ink on paper with annotations in vermillion

Culture

Japanese

Period

Muromachi period, 1392-1568

Century

15th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

25 x 15 cm (9 13/16 x 5 7/8 in.)

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