Photo of collection object Three Sages — Kanō Sōshū. Three Sages, 16th century. Fan-shaped painting; ink and gold on mica-coated paper, H. 20.1 x W. 51.6 cm (7 15/16 x 20 5/16 in.). Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mr. Mark Byers and William Crout, unknown.

Three Sages

16th century

Kano Sōshū

1551 - 1601

Asian and Mediterranean Art

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Maker/Artist: Kanō Sōshū
Classification: Painting
Formatted Medium: Fan-shaped painting; ink and gold on mica-coated paper
Medium: Fan-shaped painting, Ink, gold on mica-coated paper
Locations: country: Japan
Period: Momoyama Period
Dimensions: H. 20.1 x W. 51.6 cm (7 15/16 x 20 5/16 in.)
Departments: Asian and Mediterranean Art
Credit Line: Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mr. Mark Byers and William Crout
Rights Statement: unknown
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