Suma, Illustration to Chapter 12 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari)
PaintingsJapanese17th century

Suma, Illustration to Chapter 12 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari)

17th century

Classification
Paintings
Medium
Album leaf: one of a group of four (originally from a larger set)
Culture
Japanese
Period
Edo period, 1615-1868
Century
17th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 17.7 x W. 15.8 cm (6 15/16 x 6 1/4 in.)

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