PrintsJapanese17th century

Illustrated Collection of Old Tales (Iwaki e-zukushi), Volume 1

Early Edo period, 1683

Artists

Hishikawa Moronobu 菱川師宣Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Thread-bound books (one of three); ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 27.2 x W. 18.6 x D. 0.5 cm (10 11/16 x 7 5/16 x 3/16 in.)

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