Genji monogatari

Imprint:

[Tale of Genji], all 54 books, 54 booklets, early Edo period copy

Description:

This "Genji monogatari [Tale of Genji]" is an example of yomeiri-bon (trousseau books) made in finest quality. The image inside the cover is Murasaki Shikibu, the writer of this tale.

FutureLearn:

Japaense Culture Through Rare Books

Created/Published

The first half of 17th Century

Genre:

Illustrated Tales

Color:

■ #241F19
■ #917A56
■ #A68E69
■ #B4A084
■ #C4AA7A

Size

Binding Style:

Tetsuyōsō

Scripts/Fonts:

Hiragana and Kanji

Source:

Keio University Library
132X@158@54@1〜54