CalligraphyJapanese17th century
Twenty Nō Plays (Yōkyoku nijūban), 2nd of 20 Volumes
Early Edo period, 1625 (11th month)
Artists
Kanze Tadachika (Kokusetsu)Artist
Dimensions
24 x 17.8 cm (9 7/16 x 7 in.)
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