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Anonymous (18th Century)
Lot 555

Anonymous (18th Century)

"Miotsukushi," Chapter 14 of The Tale of Genji

Fermé20 March 2013

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USD 7,500

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Anonymous (18th Century)
"Miotsukushi," Chapter 14 of The Tale of Genji
Six-panel screen; ink, color, gold and gold leaf on paper
39 3/8 x 118½in. (100 x 301.2cm.)

Previously sold Sotheby's, New York, 20 September 1996, lot 50

Note du spécialiste

Prince Genji made a pilgrimage to Sumiyoshi Shrine in thanks for the granting of his prayers. It was a brilliant procession and the evening was spent viewing dances. The retinue here appears in costumes for bugaku dance.