CalligraphyJapanese17th century

Poems of Ancient Times (Rōei utamaki)

Early Edo period, late 17th century

Classification

Calligraphy

Medium

Handscroll; ink on mica-coated paper with silver and light color

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 31.8 cm (12 1/2 in.)

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