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Samurai, 17th century. Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper..

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Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper. · Art Institute of Chicago

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Museum title
Samurai
Artist
Iwasa Matabei Japanese, 1578-1650
Date
17th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper.
Credit line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harold G. Henderson
Image license
CC0 1.0 · Public domain
Museum record
Art Institute of Chicago

Artist’s life 1578–1650

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Samurai · Iwasa Matabei, 17th century
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