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Illustrated Tales of Ise (Ise monogatari emaki), 1st of 2 Volumes

PaintingsJapanese17th century

Illustrated Tales of Ise (Ise monogatari emaki), 1st of 2 Volumes

Early Edo period, dated 1662

Artists

Karasumaru MitsuhiroArtist

Classification

Paintings

Medium

First of two handscrolls; ink and color on decorated paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

31.8 cm (12 1/2 in.)

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