PrintsJapanese17th century

Illustrated Collection of Old Tales (Iwaki e-zukushi), Volume 3

Early Edo period, 1683

Artists

Hishikawa Moronobu 菱川師宣Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Thread-bound books (three 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. 27.3 x W. 18.7 x D. 0.7 cm (10 3/4 x 7 3/8 x 1/4 in.)

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