PaintingsJapanese17th century

Tawara kasane emaki

Early Edo period, circa late 17th century

Classification

Paintings

Medium

Handscroll (one of two); ink, color and gold on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 33.8 cm (13 5/16 in.)

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