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1. Or 1287

Reference (shelfmark):
Or 1287
Title:
Genji monogatari kotoba 源氏物語詞
Scope & Content:
An album containing an extract from each of the 54 chapters of the 'Tale of Genji' on the righthand side of the opening and a corresponding painting by Sumiyoshi Jokei 住吉如慶 (1599-1670) on the opposite page. The extracts are written by imperial princes and high-ranking members of the Court of Emp...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Japanese
Date Range:
1665-1666
Extent:

1 volume (28 folios)

2. Or 16979

Reference (shelfmark):
Or 16979
Title:
Album of Japanese kimono designs
Scope & Content:
48 hand-painted paper cut-outs of kimono designs. Some appear to be for use with Japanese paper dolls or 'Anesama ningyō' 姉様人形. Inscription on inside of back cover reads: Dai-nise Senjusai Masaharu 第二世 千寿齋雅春.
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Japanese
Date Range:
1900-1925
Extent:
1 volume (25 folios)