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Tale of Genji Chapter Books: Chapter 36, “The Oak Tree” (Kashiwagi)

Attributed to Tosa Mitsuyoshi Japanese
 Calligrapher Saionji Shōkō Japanese

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On the front cover of Chapter 36, Tō no Chūjō asks a mountain ascetic to conduct healing rituals for his ailing son Kashiwagi (who is depicted on the book’s back cover). Kashiwagi’s illness stems from his guilt over an illicit relationship with the Third Princess, Genji’s wife. Kashiwagi dies soon after hearing that the Third Princess has given birth to their son Kaoru, whom Genji raises as his own.

Tale of Genji Chapter Books: Chapter 36, “The Oak Tree” (Kashiwagi), Attributed to Tosa Mitsuyoshi (Japanese, 1539–1613), Thread-bound manuscript book with painted covers; ink, color, and gold on paper, Japan

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Tale of Genji Chapter Books: Chapter 36, “The Oak Tree” (Kashiwagi), Attributed to Tosa Mitsuyoshi (Japanese, 1539–1613), Thread-bound manuscript book with painted covers; ink, color, and gold on paper, Japan
Tale of Genji Chapter Books: Chapter 36, “The Oak Tree” (Kashiwagi), Attributed to Tosa Mitsuyoshi (Japanese, 1539–1613), Thread-bound manuscript book with painted covers; ink, color, and gold on paper, Japan

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