JAPANESE
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)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by Mr Kenneth Myer, 1976

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Japan

Accession Number
AS2-1976

Department
Asian Art

This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation

Physical description
Murasaki. Woman in garden, Genji behind hedge, nun and 2 children.