PaintingsJapanese17th century

The Seer (Maboroshi), Illustration to Chapter 41 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari)

Early Edo period, 17th century

Classification

Paintings

Medium

Tanzaku (elongated,vertical poetry slip) painting; 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. 36.5 x W. 5.7 cm (14 3/8 x 2 1/4 in.)

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