Illustrated Legends of the Kitano Shrine (Kitano Tenjin Engi) (detail). Kamakura period (1185–1333), 13th century. Japan. Handscroll; ink and color on paper; 11 3/4 x 28 ft. 3 3/4 in. (29.8 x 863 cm). Fletcher Fund, 1925 (25.224e).
In the last scene of this illustrated version of the tale, thanks to the intervention of Michizane's spirit, two girls who were abused by their stepmother are rescued by a kind nobleman, marry well, and become wealthy.
