ManuscriptsJapanese13th century
Compilation of Waka Poems and Chinese Verses for Recitation (Shinsen rōeishū) by Fujiwara no Mototoshi (d. circa 1142)
Kamakura period, mid 13th century
Artists
Monk JienArtist
Dimensions
H. 26.4 cm (10 3/8 in.)
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