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(Shinsen) Waka eshô

(Shinsen) Waka eshô

(Japanese, died 1694)
about 1688–1703 (Genroku era)
Medium/TechniqueWoodblock printed book; ink on paper with hand coloring
Dimensions28.1 x 19.7 cm (ôhon)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Jared K. Morse in memory of Charles J. Morse
Accession number2006.1610
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ClassificationsIllustrated books
InscriptionsNone
ProvenanceBetween about 1897 and 1907, probably acquired in Japan by Charles J. Morse (b. 1852 - d. 1911), Evanston, IL; by descent to his son, Jared Kirtland Morse (b. 1886 - d. 1949) and his wife, Caroline Roberts Morse (b. 1907 - d. 1982), Cromwell, CT; gift of Mrs. Jared K. Morse to the MFA. (Accession Date: October 16, 2006)