PaintingsJapanese17th century

Young Murasaki (Wakamurasaki), Illustration to Chapter 5 of the Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari)

mid 17th century

Artists

Tosa MitsuyoshiArtist

Description

One of a group of three (originally from a larger set): 1927.36.A, 1927.36.B, 1927.36.C.

Classification

Paintings

Medium

Album leaf; ink, color, and gold on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

image only: H. 24.1 x W. 20.8 cm (9 1/2 x 8 3/16 in.)

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