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A six-panel folding screen painted on paper with pigments and gold leaf, depicting episodes from the Genji Monogatari.
The composition unfolds through multiple narrative scenes set within elegant courtly architecture and spring landscapes, with figures engaged in moments of aristocratic life and daily activities.
Golden clouds, executed in slightly raised gold leaf, articulate the space and connect the various scenes, creating a continuous visual rhythm.
Lacquered wooden frame with silk borders.
Period: Meiji, late 19th century
Dimensions: 171.5 × 362 cm
Condition: The screen is in very good condition. Minor signs of wear on the surface and lacquered frame, consistent with age.
