PrintsJapanese18th century

Illustrated Guide to the Ise Pilgrimage (Ise sangū meisho zue)

1797 (Kansei 9)

Artists

Shitomi KangetsuArtist

Akisato RitōEditor

Hishiya MagobeiPublisher

Description

Total of eight volumes: volumes 1-5 (parts 1 and 2), appendix volume 1 (parts 1 and 2)

Classification

Prints

Medium

Set of eight woodblock-printed books; ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 26.4 x W. 18.1 cm (10 3/8 x 7 1/8 in.)

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