CalligraphyJapanese17th century

Poem by Izumi Shikibu

Early Edo period, dated 1654

Artists

SōshinArtist

Classification

Calligraphy

Medium

Hanging scroll; ink on decorated paper with gold

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 27.2 x W. 46.4 cm (10 11/16 x 18 1/4 in.)

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