CalligraphyJapanese17th century

Collection of Verse of a Thousand Years (Senzai wakashū)

Early Edo period, circa 1630-1638

Artists

Karasumaru MitsuhiroArtist

Classification

Calligraphy

Medium

First of two thread-bound manuscript volumes; ink on color-dyed paper ornamented with silver and gold ink

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

23.8 x 17.9 cm (9 3/8 x 7 1/16 in.)

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