CalligraphyJapanese17th century

Text of the Tales of Ise (Ise monogatari)

Early Edo period, circa 1630

Artists

Karasumaru MitsuhiroArtist

Classification

Calligraphy

Medium

Manuscript in thread-bound book form: ink on tinted paper decorated with gold and silver underdrawings

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

22.6 x 17.3 cm (8 7/8 x 6 13/16 in.)

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