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Lot 89

Vintage Japanese Illustration of the Tale of Genji

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A large hand-colored illustration of scenes fromThe Tale of Genji. Lithograph, gouache,watercolors, gold paint, and ink on paper,Japanese, 20th c. Inspired by similar illustrations from the Tosa school of the early Edo period.

The image measures 23 1/2" x 36 1/2". Presented behind glass in a frame that measures 29" x 42".

Condition

Very good condition. Not removed from the frame.