PrintsJapanese17th century

Illustrated Story about Ono no Komachi (Komachi uta-arasoi), 1st of 2 Volumes

Early Edo period, 1666

Classification

Prints

Medium

Two books, thread-bound, ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 27.1 x W. 18.5 cm (10 11/16 x 7 5/16 in.)

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