ManuscriptsJapanese
Bakemono-cho
Dimensions
22 x 17.5 cm (8 11/16 x 6 7/8 in.)
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Backing paper from the "Tale of Genji" Album (Genji monogatari gajō): Chapter 9, Heart-to-Heart (Aoi)
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