PrintsJapanese18th century

Illustrated Views of Kyoto (Karaku saiken zu), 15 Volumes

18th century

Classification

Prints

Medium

Folded, woodblock-printed book; 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. 26.6 x W. 17.3 cm (10 1/2 x 6 13/16 in.)

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