Book of Famous Works of Chinese and Japanese Painters (Wakan meihitsu gaei), Volume 6
PrintsJapanese18th century

Book of Famous Works of Chinese and Japanese Painters (Wakan meihitsu gaei), Volume 6

18th century

Classification
Prints
Medium
Thread-bound books (two); ink on paper
Culture
Japanese
Period
Edo period, 1615-1868
Century
18th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

25.3 x 17.6 cm (9 15/16 x 6 15/16 in.)

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