PrintsJapanese17th century

Printed Sutra of Avalokitesvara (Kanzeon-kyō)

Early Edo period, 1650

Classification

Prints

Medium

Folded 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. 28.3 x W. 10.5 cm (11 1/8 x 4 1/8 in.)

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