PrintsJapanese18th century

Bag of Historical Treasures and People of Japan and China (Ehon shahō-bukuro), 6th of 10 Volumes

Mid Edo period, dated 1770

Artists

Tachibana MorikuniArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Thread-bound 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. 22.8 x W. 15.7 cm (9 x 6 3/16 in.)

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