The Cicada Shell (Utsusemi), Illustration to Chapter 3 of the Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari)
PaintingsJapanese17th century

The Cicada Shell (Utsusemi), Illustration to Chapter 3 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

H. 24 x W. 20.8 cm (9 7/16 x 8 3/16 in.)

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