Poem by Izumi Shikibu
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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