ManuscriptsJapanese18th-19th century
Illustrated Story of Monk Ikkyū (Ikkyū shokoku monogatari zue), 2nd of 5 Volumes
18th-19th century
Dimensions
H. 27.6 x W. 18.6 cm (10 7/8 x 7 5/16 in.)
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