PrintsJapanese17th century

Illustrated Book on Court Costumes (Shōzoku zushiki)

Colophon dated 1571

Classification

Prints

Medium

First of a pair of thread-bound books; ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

26.4 x 15.9 cm (10 3/8 x 6 1/4 in.)

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