Under the Cherry Blossoms (Haha no En), Chapter 8 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 8th of 54 Volumes
CalligraphyJapanese17th-18th century

Under the Cherry Blossoms (Haha no En), Chapter 8 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 8th of 54 Volumes

17th-18th century

Classification
Calligraphy
Medium
8th of a set of 54 thread-bound books; ink on paper
Culture
Japanese
Period
Edo period, 1615-1868
Century
17th-18th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 16.5 x W. 16.3 cm (6 1/2 x 6 7/16 in.)

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