The Cressets (Kagaribi), Illustration to Chapter 27 of the Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari)
PaintingsJapanese16th century

The Cressets (Kagaribi), Illustration to Chapter 27 of the Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari)

Muromachi period, datable to 1509-1510

Artists

Tosa MitsunobuArtist
Classification
Paintings
Medium
The twenty-seventh of a series of 54 painted album leaves mounted in an album with calligraphic excerpts; ink, color, and gold on paper
Culture
Japanese
Period
Muromachi period, 1392-1568
Century
16th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 24.2 cm x W. 17.8 cm (9 1/2 x 7 in.)

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