PrintsJapanese17th century

Illustrated Guide Book of Famous Places of Nara (Nanto meisho shū), 10 volumes bound as 4 volumes

Early Edo period, 1675

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock-printed books (four volumes); 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. 26.7 x W. 19.1 cm (10 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.)

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