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illustrated book
;
print
Object Type
illustrated book
print
Museum number
1979,0305,0.44.2
Title
Object:
Kokon chomonju 古今著聞集
(A Collection of Tales Written and Heard in Ancient and Modern Times)
Description
Illustrated book. Vol. 2 from a set of twenty volumes. Woodblock-printed
Producer name
Attributed to:
Yoshida Hanbei 吉田半兵衛
Published by:
Nagata Chobei
Cultures/periods
Genroku Era
Production date
1690
Production place
Made in:
Japan
Materials
paper
Technique
woodblock
Dimensions
Height:
22 centimetres
Width:
15 centimetres
Location
Not on display
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Jack Hillier
Acquisition date
1979
Department
Asia
Registration number
1979,0305,0.44.2
Additional IDs
Previous owner/ex-collection number:
JH.44
(Hillier no.)