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Album of Illustrations for the Tale of Genji
Cleveland Museum of Art

Album of Illustrations for the Tale of Genji

1600s

Double-sided accordion-style album of 17 leaves; ink, light color, and gold on paper
CC0 — Public Domain
Cleveland Museum of Art

The illustrations are identified by chapter title in cartouches to the upper right of the paintings.

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