PaintingsJapanese17th century

Shirabyōshi

mid-17th century

Classification

Paintings

Medium

Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

painting proper: H. 114 × W. 49 cm (44 7/8 × 19 5/16 in.) silk mount only: H. 192.4 × W. 51.1 cm (75 3/4 × 20 1/8 in.) mounting overall, including roller ends and cord: H. 195.6 × W. 56.1 cm (77 × 22 1/16 in.)

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