Beneath the Autumn Leaves (Momiji no Ga), Chapter 7 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 7th of 54 Volumes

CalligraphyJapanese17th-18th century

Beneath the Autumn Leaves (Momiji no Ga), Chapter 7 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 7th of 54 Volumes

17th-18th century

Classification

Calligraphy

Medium

7th 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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