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| Publisher (this edition): | Yamada Shoin | Yamada Shoin |
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| Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Title The Tale of Genji Artist Masao Ebihara active mid 20th C. Seal artist's seal Period 20th Century Impression excellent Colors excellent ... gold and silver colored metallic pigments Condition excellent ... upper edge pasted on the original folio, a light brown spot and slight smudge on the upper margin Rating 1 = excellent Description "Tale of Genji" Chapter 25 The Fireflies. Prince Genji wanted to be a go-between for his younger brother who was in love with Lady Tamakazura. The brother was talking to her one evening. When he lifted the blind of her room, suddenly the room was lit brightly. Prince Genji released large numbers of fireflies at the moment so that his brother could see beautiful Lady Tamakazura. This print is still in the original folio with the chapter story in English and Japanese. Width 13.0 inches = 33.0 cm Height 9.4 inches = 24.0 cm |
Title The Tale of Genji , Hotaru Artist Masao Ebihara active mid 20th C. Seal artist's seal Dated ca. 1950s Period 20th Century Impression excellent Colors excellent ... gold and silver colored metallic pigments Condition excellent ... upper edge pasted on the original folio Rating 1 = excellent Description "The Tale of Genji" Chapter 25, Hotaru (Fireflies). Prince Genji wanted to be the go-between for his younger brother who was in love with Lady Tamakazura. Genji released large numbers of fireflies so that his brother could see the lady. This print is still in the original folio. The chapter summary is printed in English and Japanese on a tissue overlay. Format Oban yoko-e Width 13.0 inches = 33.0 cm Height 9.4 inches = 24.0 cm |