An Illustrated Popular Story by Shikitei Kosanba (Misao-Kurabe Yasa Gunpai), 1st of 3 volumes
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An Illustrated Popular Story by Shikitei Kosanba (Misao-Kurabe Yasa Gunpai), 1st of 3 volumes

Late Edo period, dated 1836

Artists

Utagawa SadahideArtist
Classification
Manuscripts
Medium
First of three thread-bound books (kusazōshi); ink on paper
Culture
Japanese
Period
Edo period, 1615-1868
Century
19th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Closed book: H. 18.0 cm x W. 11.9 cm (7 1/16 x 4 11/16 in.)

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