CalligraphyJapanese17th century

Wakan, Collection of Japanese and Chinese Poems (Rōei-shō)

Early Edo period, 1680

Artists

Goshōken ChuanArtist

Classification

Calligraphy

Medium

Handscroll; ink, gold and silver on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 31 cm (12 3/16 in.)

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