A Collection of Lively Sketches [Of Flowers and Insects] of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) 明朝紫硯

ca. 1812
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  • 明朝紫硯
  • Title: A Collection of Lively Sketches [Of Flowers and Insects] of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) 明朝紫硯
  • Artist: Ooka Shunboku 大岡春卜 (1680–1763)
  • Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
  • Date: ca. 1812
  • Culture: Japan
  • Medium: Set of three woodblock printed books; ink and color on paper
  • Dimensions: each: 10 13/16 × 7 in. (27.5 × 17.8 cm)
  • Classification: Illustrated Books
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Mary and James G. Wallach Foundation Gift, 2013
  • Object Number: 2013.818a–c
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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