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Illustration of the Tale of Genji, chapter 5 Waka-Murasaki by Tosa School — VisualArtsDB

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Illustration of the Tale of Genji, chapter 5 Waka-Murasaki

Illustration of the Tale of Genji, chapter 5 Waka-Murasaki

Illustration of the Tale of Genji, chapter 5 Waka-Murasaki

1601–1700

Medium: Shikishi, ink, colors, and gold leaf on paper
Dimensions: 22.7 × 20.6 cm (8 15/16 × 8 1/8 in.)
Genre: Pen and ink drawings
Museum: Art Institute of Chicago

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