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Friday, 18 September 2009
Chapters of The Tale of Genji: Chapter VI Lot AU26 Artist: Kunisada II
Format: Oban tate: 14.75" x 10.25" approx
Subject: Number six 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. 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 |
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-"Murasaki Shikibu Genji-karuta" Illustrations of the chapter of the Genji-karuta written by Murasaki Chapter 6 Suetsumu na Impression: very good Colors: very good Condition: very good - , minor faults, pinholes near the right margin
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Sunday, 6 February 2005
Artist: Kunisada II Utagawa 1823-1880 Signature: Baichoro Kunisada ga Publisher: Tsutaya Kichizo Date: 1857 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 6: Suetsumuha na Impression: very good Colors: very good Condition: very good - , slightly damaged on upper right corner, minor faults
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