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| Publisher (this edition): | Tsutaya Kichizo | Tsutaya Kichizo | Tsutaya Kichizo |
| Date of this item: | 1857 | 1857 | 1857 |
| Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Friday, 18 September 2009 Chapters of The Tale of Genji: Chapter V Lot AU25 Artist: Kunisada II Format: Oban tate: 14.75" x 10.25" approx Subject: Number five from the series Murasaki Shikibu Genji Karuta - Chapters of The Tale of Genji by Lady Murasaki Shikibu. The Tale of Genji (Genji Monogatari) was written around 1000-1025 during the Heian Period. The name of Murasaki Shikibu was that used for a court lady with "Murasaki" being a given name while "Shikibu" refers to her father's position at the court. Beside writing The Tale of Genji, Murasaki is also reknown for her other famous book, The Diary of Murasaki Shikibu. Publisher: Tsutaya Kichizo Date: 1857 Condition: Full size with unusally large margins. One small wormhole and tiny pinholes. Two binding holes in right margin. Minor creases, marks and flaws. Generally very good state. Colour: Fine Impression: Fine with gauffrage Estimated Value: £250 - £300 |
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Sunday, 18 June 2006 Artist: Kunisada II Utagawa 1823-1880 Signature: Baichoro Kunisada ga Publisher: - - Date: 1875 Size: 24,5 x 35,2 cm Format: oban Title: "Murasaki Shikibu Genji-karuta" Illustrations of the chapter of the Genji-karuta written by Murasaki Chapter 5 Wakamurasaki Impression: very good Colors: very good Condition: very good - , minor faults, pinholes near the right margin |