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A Calligraphy Book (Nani wazu) 難波津

Hasegawa Myōtei 長谷川妙躰

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows an open book with two pages. The pages are yellowed and aged. The pages contain black calligraphy writing. The writing on both pages is similar in style, with flowing lines and abstract shapes. The text appears to be written in a single column down the center of each page. The calligraphy on the left page is slightly larger than on the right. The book is open to reveal both pages, with the left page on the left and the right page on the right. The background behind the book is white.

Artwork Details

Date
1714
Medium
Woodblock printed book; ink on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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