PrintsJapanese

Indexed Book of Crests (Moncho zushiki komoku)

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock-printed book; ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

13.5 x 22.5 cm (5 5/16 x 8 7/8 in.)

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