AlbumsJapanese17th century

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Early Edo period, circa late 17th century

Classification

Albums

Medium

Fiber on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Muromachi period, 1392-1568

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 31.3 cm x W. 42.2 x D. 3.8 cm (12 5/16 x 16 5/8 x 1 1/2 in.)

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