CalligraphyJapanese17th century

Letter (Kōetsu shōsoku)

Late Momoyama period, circa 1605-1610

Artists

Hon'ami Kōetsu 本阿弥光悦Artist

Classification

Calligraphy

Medium

Letter mounted as a hanging scroll; ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Momoyama period, 1568-1615

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

28.9 x 37.1 cm (11 3/8 x 14 5/8 in.)

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