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Muromachi period, dated 1487

Artists

Sesonji KoretadaArtist
Classification
Manuscripts
Medium
Handscroll; ink on paper decorated with gold and silver cut-leaf and sunago
Culture
Japanese
Period
Muromachi period, 1392-1568
Century
15th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

27.5 cm (10 13/16 in.)

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