CalligraphyJapanese16th-17th century

Five Nō Plays (Yōgyoku goban), 5th of 5 Volumes

16th-17th century

Artists

Hon'ami Kōetsu 本阿弥光悦Artist

Classification

Calligraphy

Medium

5th of 5 thread-bound books; ink, gold and silver on paper; some colored paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

16th-17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 16.3 x W. 18.4 cm (6 7/16 x 7 1/4 in.)

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