CalligraphyJapanese16th-17th century
Poetry-Slip Calligraphed by Kōetsu (Kōetsu shikishi)
Early Edo period,
Artists
Hon'ami Kōetsu 本阿弥光悦Artist
Dimensions
H. 17.2 x W. 14.5 cm (6 3/4 x 5 11/16 in.)
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