Akashi from the Tale of Genji

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Akashi from the Tale of Genji

Japan, early Edo period, 17th century
Paintings; scrolls
Hanging scroll; color on paper
Image: 11 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. (29.8 x 4.5 cm); Mount: 51 1/2 x 10 in. (130.8 x 25.4 cm)
Purchased with funds provided by the Museum Acquisition Fund, the Far Eastern Art Acquisition Fund, Adrian and Robert Mnuchin, and Leslie Prince Salzman (M.90.100)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Mitsunori, Tosa.  Tale of Genji.  Nagoya, Tokyo:  Tokugawa Art Museum/Shogun Age Exhibition Executive Committee,  1983.