PrintsJapanese19th century

National Treasures (Kokka yohō), 2 volumes

Meiji period, dated 1880

Classification

Prints

Medium

Printed book; ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Meiji era, 1868-1912

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

34.2 x 24.3 x 0.7 cm (13 7/16 x 9 9/16 x 1/4 in.)

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