“Butterflies” (“Kochō”), Chapter 24 from The Tale of Genji
“Butterflies” (“Kochō”), Chapter 24 from The Tale of Genji

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“Butterflies” (“Kochō”), Chapter 24 from The Tale of Genji,

18th century

Tosa School (Tosa-ha 土佐派)
Japanese
Edo period, 1603–1868
y1949-49

Information

Title
“Butterflies” (“Kochō”), Chapter 24 from The Tale of Genji
Dates

18th century

Maker
Tosa School (Tosa-ha 土佐派)
Medium
Six-panel folding screen: ink, color, and gold on paper
Dimensions
111.5 x 275 cm. (43 7/8 x 108 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Albert E. McVitty
Object Number
y1949-49
Place Made

Asia, Japan

Marks/Labels/Seals
Paper label adhered to lower edge of farthest right panel
Culture
Japanese
Period
Tosa School, Edo (Japanese period)
Type
japanese painting styles, paintings, screens (furniture)
Materials
gold
Subject
gardens (open spaces), clouds, trees, adventure stories, buildings, figures (representations), palaces

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