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19th century · Lacquer on wood with sprinkled gold powder · Asian Art

Designs of pine trees and an open veranda with two "bearded baskets" evoke an episode from Chapter 23 of the Tale of Genji, "The First Warbler" (Hatsune), in which Genji pays a New Year's Day visit to his daughter by Lady Akashi.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century

Medium

Lacquer on wood with sprinkled gold powder

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

The Lesley and Emma Sheafer Collection, Bequest of Emma A. Sheafer, 1973