PaintingsJapanese17th century

Set of Three Paintings of Rocks

Late Momoyama to Early Edo period, early 17th century

Artists

Shōkadō ShōjōArtist

Classification

Paintings

Medium

Set of three hanging scrolls: ink on paper with coordinating brocade mountings

Culture

Japanese

Period

Momoyama (1568-1615) to Edo (1615-1868) period

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

total dimension of 3 scrolls+mounting: H. 118.5 x W. 196 cm (46 5/8 x 77 3/16 in.)

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