PrintsJapanese17th century

Eight Printed Nō Plays published by Kōetsu (Kōetsu-bon Yōkyoku hachiban)

Momoyama period, circa 1610

Artists

Hon'ami Kōetsu 本阿弥光悦Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Set of eight thread-bound woodblock-printed books; ink on lightly-colored paper with printed designs in mica

Culture

Japanese

Period

Momoyama period, 1568-1615

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 24.1 x W. 18 cm (9 1/2 x 7 1/16 in.)

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