PaintingsJapanese17th century

Story of Sugawara Daijin, Vol. 1

Edo period, late 17th century

Classification

Paintings

Medium

First of a pair of thread-bound "Nara ehon" books with indigo-dyed paper covers; ink, color and gold on paper in indigo-wrapped case

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 17.4 cm x W. 24.8 cm x D. 0.5 cm (6 7/8 x 9 3/4 in.)

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