The Tale of Genji

early 17th century · Japan

Pair of six-panel screens; ink, colors, and gold on paper

Art Institute of Chicago · Paintings · CC0 · Gift of Robert Allerton in honor of Mr. & Mrs. William McCormick Blair's fiftieth wedding anniversary

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