Photo of collection object The Seer (Maboroshi), Illustration to Chapter 41 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari)
The Seer (Maboroshi), Illustration to Chapter 41 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), Early Edo period, 17th century. Tanzaku (elongated,vertical poetry slip) painting; ink, color, and gold on paper, H. 36.5 x W. 5.7 cm (14 3/8 x 2 1/4 in.). Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, unknown.

The Seer (Maboroshi), Illustration to Chapter 41 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari)

Early Edo period, 17th century

Maker Unknown

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Original Source
Maker/Artist
Maker Unknown
Classification
Painting
Formatted Medium
Tanzaku (elongated,vertical poetry slip) painting; ink, color, and gold on paper
Medium
Tanzaku (elongated, vertical poetry slip) painting, Ink, color, Gold on paper
Locations
country: Japan
Period
Edo Period
Dimensions
H. 36.5 x W. 5.7 cm (14 3/8 x 2 1/4 in.)
Departments
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia
Rights Statement
unknown
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