Illustrated Guide Book of Famous Places of Nara (Nanto meisho shū), volumes 1-2 bound as one volume
PrintsJapanese17th century

Illustrated Guide Book of Famous Places of Nara (Nanto meisho shū), volumes 1-2 bound as one volume

Early Edo period, 1675

Classification
Prints
Medium
Woodblock-printed book; ink on paper
Culture
Japanese
Period
Edo period, 1615-1868
Century
17th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 26.7 x W. 19.1 cm (10 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.)

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