CalligraphyJapanese12th-14th century

Butterflies (Kochō), Calligraphy to Chapter 24 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari)

Kamakura period, circa 12th-14th century

Artists

Emperor GonijōArtist

Classification

Calligraphy

Medium

Handscroll fragment mounted as a hanging scroll; ink on paper decorated with gold and silver leaf

Culture

Japanese

Period

Kamakura period, 1185-1333

Century

12th-14th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 32.4 x W. 152 cm (12 3/4 x 59 13/16 in.)

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