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Chapter 38: Bell insect (Suzumushi)

Chapter 38: Bell insect (Suzumushi)
 (c. 1845)
from the Tale of Genji series

Medium
colour woodblock
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1957
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
colour woodblock
Measurements
25.3 × 18.2 cm (image and sheet)
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
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1957
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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