PaintingsJapanese16th-17th century

The Broken Wall (Episode 5) from the "Tales of Ise" (Ise monogatari)

Late 16th to early 17th century

Artists

Tosa SchoolArtist

Classification

Paintings

Medium

One of twelve album leaves; ink, color and gold on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Momoyama period, 1568-1615

Century

16th-17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 24.4 x W. 19.3 cm (9 5/8 x 7 5/8 in.)

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