late 19th- first third 20th century
each couplet: H. 123 x W. 26.4 cm (48 7/16 x 10 3/8 in.)
Twenty manuscript books; ink on paper, with cover paintings in gold pigment on indigo-dyed paper
17th centuryJapaneseThread-bound book; ink on mica decorated colored paper
17th-18th centuryJapanese2nd of a set of 54 thread-bound books; ink on paper
17th-18th centuryJapaneseThe seventh of a series of 54 kotobagaki (calligraphic album leaves) mounted in an album with illustrations; ink and color on paper
16th centuryJapaneseHanging scroll; ink on paper
ChineseTwelve manuscript books; thread-bound, ink on paper with covers, gold designs on blue paper
17th-18th centuryJapaneseThe forteenth of a series of 54 kotobagaki (calligraphic album leaves) mounted in an album with illustrations; ink and color on paper
16th centuryJapaneseInk on paper
19th centuryOttomanThe eighth of a series of 54 kotobagaki (calligraphic album leaves) mounted in an album with illustrations; ink and color on paper
16th centuryJapaneseTwelve manuscript books; thread-bound, ink on paper with covers, gold designs on blue paper
17th-18th centuryJapaneseHanging scroll; ink on decorated paper with gold
17th centuryJapaneseInk on paper
13th centuryJapanese