The Children's Japan
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The Children's Japan

Meiji period, dated 1892

Artists

Mrs. W. H. SmithArtist
Classification
Books
Medium
Thread-bound book form; ink and color on crêpe paper
Culture
Japanese
Period
Meiji era, 1868-1912
Century
19th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 19.5 x W. 16.5 cm (7 11/16 x 6 1/2 in.)

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