PrintsJapanese17th century

Rules for Government Officials (Shokugen-shō)

Momoyama period, 1608

Classification

Prints

Medium

Printed book; thread-bound, ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Momoyama period, 1568-1615

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 28 x W. 20.3 cm (11 x 8 in.)

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