ManuscriptsJapanese17th-18th century
Kobori Enshū's Travels from Kyoto to Edo (Sanbu ōkan no ki, or Sōho michiyuki) in 2 Volumes
Early Edo period, circa 17-18th century
Dimensions
H. 30.8 cm (12 1/8 in.)
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