Landscape with Murasaki Shikibu writing at Ishiyamadera (Frontispiece to an album containing 54 illustrations and calligraphic excerpts from the Tale of Genji)
PaintingsJapanese17th century

Landscape with Murasaki Shikibu writing at Ishiyamadera (Frontispiece to an album containing 54 illustrations and calligraphic excerpts from the Tale of Genji)

Early Edo period, circa late 17th century

Artists

Tosa Mitsuoki 土佐光起Artist
Classification
Paintings
Medium
Frontispiece to an album of 54 (earlier) album leaves illustrating "The Tale of Genji"; ink, color, and gold on silk
Culture
Japanese
Period
Edo period, 1615-1868
Century
17th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 31.2 cm x W. 42.1 cm (12 5/16 x 16 9/16 in.)

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