Chapter 38: Bell insect (Suzumushi)
(c. 1845)
from the Tale of Genji series
Medium
colour woodblock
Measurements
25.3 × 18.2 cm (image and sheet)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1957
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Japan
Inscription
printed in ink (in image) (in Japanese characters) u.r.: Genji Kaori no zu / (Genji crest: 38) / (Suzumushi)
printed in ink (in image) (in Japanese characters) l.r.: (censor seal: Fukatsu Ihei, 1843-45) / (Yamamotoya Heikichi's seal: publisher) / Ichiyosai Toyokuni ga
Accession Number
3678.11-4
Department
Asian Art
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