The Tale of Genji (Genji Monogatari)

Formerly attributed to Tosa Mitsusada Japanese

Inscription by Shōren'in Sonjun Shinnō Japanese

17th century

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Title: The Tale of Genji (Genji Monogatari)
Artist: Formerly attributed to Tosa Mitsusada (Japanese, 1738–1806)
Artist: Inscription by Shōren'in Sonjun Shinnō (Japanese, 1581–1653)
Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
Date: 17th century
Culture: Japan
Medium: Set of twenty-four album leaves; ink, color, and gold on paper
Dimensions: 10 3/8 x 9 1/4 in. (26.3 x 23.5 cm)
Classification: Paintings
Credit Line: Gift of Mary L. Cassilly, 1894
Object Number: 94.18.1a–xx
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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