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Illustrated Proverbs, The Illustrated Lives of Women (Ehon Mitsuwagusa) 絵本三津輪草

1741
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  • 絵本三津輪草
  • Title: Illustrated Proverbs, The Illustrated Lives of Women (Ehon Mitsuwagusa) 絵本三津輪草
  • Artist: Nishikawa Sukenobu 西川祐信 (Japanese, 1671–1750)
  • Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
  • Date: 1741
  • Culture: Japan
  • Medium: Ink on paper
  • Dimensions: Overall: 10 3/4 x 7 1/2in. (27.3 x 19.1cm)
  • Classification: Illustrated Books
  • Credit Line: Bequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941
  • Object Number: JIB153
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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