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伝海北友雪筆 『源氏物語』 絵巻|The Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari)

Yūsetsu Kaihō

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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  • Title: 伝海北友雪筆 『源氏物語』 絵巻|The Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari)
  • Creator: Kaihō Yūsetsu
  • Date Created: 17th century
  • Physical Dimensions: Image (each scroll): 9 7/16 in. × 63 ft. 8 9/16 in. (24 × 1942 cm) Overall with knobs: 11 7/16 in. × 63 ft. 8 9/16 in. (29 × 1942 cm)
  • Type: Handscrolls
  • External Link: http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/76463
  • Medium: Set of two handscrolls; ink and color on paper
  • Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
  • Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
  • Culture: Japan
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