CalligraphyJapanese16th-17th century

Letter from Hayashi Razan to Shinjōin (Hayashi Razan no shokan)

16th-17th century

Artists

Hayashi RazanArtist

Classification

Calligraphy

Medium

Letter mounted as a hanging scroll; ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

16th-17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 31.7 x W. 53.6 cm (12 1/2 x 21 1/8 in.)

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