PrintsJapanese17th century

The Juvenile Genji (Osana Genji), Vol. 1

1665

Artists

Nonoguchi RyūhoArtist

Nonoguchi RyūhoAuthor

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock-printed book; ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

27.7 x 19.3 cm (10 7/8 x 7 5/8 in.)

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