ManuscriptsJapanese18th-19th century

Illustrated Story of Monk Ikkyū (Ikkyū shokoku monogatari zue), 1st of 5 Volumes

18th-19th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Five thread-bound books; ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th-19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 27.6 x W. 18.6 cm (10 7/8 x 7 5/16 in.)

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