CalligraphyJapanese17th century

Scroll of Ancient Poems (Koshi-kan)

Early Edo period, 1670

Classification

Calligraphy

Medium

Handscroll; ink on decorated paper with gold and silver

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 29.6 cm (11 5/8 in.)

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