PrintsJapanese17th century

Shinkan seiseki-zu, 1st of 2 Volumes

Early Edo period, 1691

Classification

Prints

Medium

Thread-bound books (two); ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

27.9 x 18.4 cm (11 x 7 1/4 in.)

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