One of Eight Printed Nō Plays published by Kōetsu (Kōetsu-bon Yōkyoku hachiban)
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One of Eight Printed Nō Plays published by Kōetsu (Kōetsu-bon Yōkyoku hachiban)

Early Edo period, circa 1610

Artists

Hon'ami Kōetsu 本阿弥光悦Artist
Classification
Prints
Medium
Eight thread-bound woodblock-printed books; ink on lightly-colored paper with printed designs in mica
Culture
Japanese
Period
Edo period, 1615-1868
Century
17th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 24.1 x W. 18 cm (9 1/2 x 7 1/16 in.)

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