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Murasaki no ue, from the series Two Beauties from the Tale of Genji (Gengo nikajin)

(Japanese, 1786?–1868)
about 1823–25 (Bunsei 6–8)
Medium/TechniqueWoodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
DimensionsShikishiban; 21 x 18.5 cm (8 1/4 x 7 5/16 in.)
Credit LineGeneral Funds
Accession number00.1927
On View
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ClassificationsPrints
InscriptionsPoem by Seigaen Masago: Sashigumi no/ hana no yamabe mo/ yukari tote/ waka-murasaki ni/ kasumu nodokesa
ProvenanceJanuary 1900, purchased at the Brinkley-Condor Sale by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. (Accession Date: January 9, 1900)
Lacquer Bowls and Paper Wrappings
Yashima Gakutei
1816 (Bunka 13)