Photo of collection object Two Poems about Palace Gossip, one of the “Ōe Fragments” (Ōe-gire) — Traditionally attributed to Fujiwara no Sadayori. Two Poems about Palace Gossip, one of the “Ōe Fragments” (Ōe-gire), early 12th century. Page from a bound booklet mounted as a hanging scroll; ink on mica paper with gold flecks, Image: 8 1/4 × 5 1/8 in. (21 × 13 cm) Overall with mounting: 43 1/2 × 17 3/8 in. (110.5 × 44.1 cm). Mary and Cheney Cowles Collection, Gift of Mary and Cheney Cowles, 2021, 2021.398.6. public-domain.

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Two Poems about Palace Gossip, one of the “Ōe Fragments” (Ōe-gire)

early 12th century

Traditionally attributed to Fujiwara no Sadayori

Asian Art

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Maker/Artist: Traditionally attributed to Fujiwara no Sadayori
Classification: Calligraphy
Formatted Medium: Page from a bound booklet mounted as a hanging scroll; ink on mica paper with gold flecks
Medium: Page from a bound booklet mounted as a hanging scroll, ink on mica paper with gold flecks
Locations: country: Japan
Period: Heian Period
Dimensions: Image: 8 1/4 × 5 1/8 in. (21 × 13 cm) Overall with mounting: 43 1/2 × 17 3/8 in. (110.5 × 44.1 cm)
Departments: Asian Art
Accession Number: 2021.398.6
Credit Line: Mary and Cheney Cowles Collection, Gift of Mary and Cheney Cowles, 2021
Rights Statement: public-domain
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