CalligraphyJapanese17th century

The Poetry Contest of 1299 (Shōan gannen goshu uta awase)

Early Edo period, 1637

Artists

Shōkadō ShōjōArtist

Classification

Calligraphy

Medium

Handscroll; ink on paper decorated with gold and silver sunago, other patterns

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

27.6 cm (10 7/8 in.)

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