PaintingsJapanese17th century

Heart-to-Heart (Aoi), Illustration to Chapter 9 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari)

17th century

Classification

Paintings

Medium

Album leaf: one of a group of three (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. 15.7 cm (6 15/16 x 6 3/16 in.)

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