Collection of Verse of a Thousand Years (Senzai wakashū)
CalligraphyJapanese17th century

Collection of Verse of a Thousand Years (Senzai wakashū)

Early Edo period, circa 1630-1638

Artists

Karasumaru MitsuhiroArtist
Classification
Calligraphy
Medium
Second of two thread-bound manuscript volumes; ink on color-dyed paper ornamented with silver and gold ink
Culture
Japanese
Period
Edo period, 1615-1868
Century
17th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

23.8 x 17.9 cm (9 3/8 x 7 1/16 in.)

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