PaintingsJapanese17th century

Illustrated Story of Benkei (Benkei monogatari emaki)

Early Edo period, 17th century

Classification

Paintings

Medium

Handscroll; ink, color, gold and silver on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Image: H. 34.0 cm x W. 643.7 cm (13 3/8 x 253 7/16 in.)

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