CalligraphyJapanese17th century

An Essay on Suiōtei in Cursive Writing by Kō Gentai (Kō Gentai sō-sho suiōtei-ki)

Early Edo period, dated 1674

Classification

Calligraphy

Medium

Handscroll; ink on mica-coated paper with silver and gold designs

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 32.9 cm (12 15/16 in.)

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