Collection Online
Chapter 5: Young Murasaki (Waka Murasaki)

Chapter 5: Young Murasaki (Waka Murasaki)
(mid 17th century)
from the Tale of Genji album

Medium
pigments and gold leaf on paper
Measurements
26.4 × 23.6 cm (image)
Place/s of Execution
Japan
Accession Number
AS2-1976
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by Mr Kenneth Myer, 1976
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation
Gallery location
Level 1, NGV International
Physical description
Murasaki. Woman in garden, Genji behind hedge, nun and 2 children.