Illustrated Essays in Idleness (Ehon tsurezuregusa), vol. 3
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Illustrated Essays in Idleness (Ehon tsurezuregusa), vol. 3

Artists

Nishikawa Sukenobu 西川祐信Artist
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

27.4 x 19.1 cm (10 13/16 x 7 1/2 in.)

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