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On the Defense of Castles and the Engines of Warfare

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Beige-colored paper with creases from being folded. Black ink drawings of medieval stone and mortar fortifications with pointed roofs and conical roofs. The drawing takes up the center of the document, with writing in black ink on either side, filling the page vertically. Two small red seals, one on the top right of the document and one on a fold on the right edge.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1615–1868
Medium
Ink on paper
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
598 × 204 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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