Despite showing slight signs of age, the print is in good condition. The colors are clear and well-defined, even though they have lost some of their tone, especially in the upper left quadrant. There are no folds or noticeable stains. There are no damages or repairs, except for a small hole near the left corner that is almost imperceptible to the eye.
Suzumushi, or bell cricket, is the thirty eigth chapter from the famous Tale of Genji.
The chapter`s name is aptly represented by the slender bell cricket crawling through the grass, enclosed within the square cartouche in the upper left corner.
Here is a summary of the chapter:
Beginning her monastic life, Nyosan consecrates Buddha Amida`s images for her chapel. Since she has taken her vows, Genji finds his affection for the young princess growing, lamenting the loss of her company.
On a visit, he spontaneously performs a koto concert, with Sochi no Miya and Yugiri joining in. During this time, a messenger delivers a letter from Ryozen to Genji, urging him to come. Their meetings had been infrequent following the former emperor`s abdication.
Before departing from the retired emperor`s dwelling, Genji seeks out Akikonomu, who reveals her wish to become a nun to repent for her mother`s wrongs, having discovered Murasaki was possessed by Rokujo. Genji, however, advises against it, suggesting she pray for the
late spirit instead.
Despite showing slight signs of age, the print is in good condition. The colors are clear and well-defined, even though they have lost some of their tone, especially in the upper left quadrant. There are no folds or noticeable stains. There are no damages or repairs, except for a small hole near the left corner that is almost imperceptible to the eye.
Price | USD$ 121.00 |
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Series | Fifty four scenes from Genji. (Genji gojūyon chō, 源氏五十四帖). |
Author | Utagawa Kunisada (歌川国貞) here as Toyokuni (豊国). |
Size | Chūban (中判) 25,2cm x 18,1cm (9,92 x 7,12 inches). |
Publisher | Tōkokudō / Kiritanidō (桐谷堂). |
Number | 38/54 |
Genre | Genji-e (源氏絵). |
Period | C. 1852. |
Trimmed | No |
Backed | No |
Code | UKSI01017 |