EditorialPair of Manuscript Covers with Buddhist Scenes, 12th century, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley), Distemper on wood, 2 1/4 x 12 15/16 in. (5.7 x 32.9 cm), Paintings, Early Nepalese and Indian books derive their format from the long, narrow pieces of dried palm l...
EditorialBasket of Flowers with Bamboo Blind, Edo period (1615?1868), ca. 1799?1810, Japan, Polychrome woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper, 8 1/4 x 22 1/8 in. (21 x 56.2 cm), Prints, Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, Tokyo (Edo) 1760?1849 Tokyo (Edo)...