CalligraphyJapanese16th-17th century

Japanese and Chinese Verse in Kōetsu's Calligraphy (Kōetsu Shiika)

16th-17th century

Artists

Hon'ami Kōetsu 本阿弥光悦Artist

Classification

Calligraphy

Medium

Handscroll; ink on decorated silk with patterns in gold

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

16th-17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 32 cm (12 5/8 in.)

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