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Suma, Chapter 12 of the Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari) by Monk Jien — VisualArtsDB

Suma, Chapter 12 of the Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari)

Suma, Chapter 12 of the Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari)

1200–1299

Medium: Thread-bound manuscript; ink on decorated paper
Dimensions: closed book: H. 16.6 x W. 16.2 x D. 1.4 cm (6 9/16 x 6 3/8 x 9/16 in.)
Genre: Manuscripts
Museum: Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, MA, US

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