Yadorigi (Ivy)

Imprint:

fragment, early-Kamakura period

Description:

This is a fragment from the “Yadorigi” (The Ivy) chapter of the Tale of Genji which chronologically belongs to the earliest group of extant Genji manuscripts.

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Created/Published

The early 13th Century

Genre:

Illustrated Tales

Color:

■ #786D60
■ #AC9C89
■ #B7A893
■ #CEC4B2
■ #D9D2C4

Size

Binding Style:

Tetsuyōsō

Scripts/Fonts:

Hiragana and Kanji

Source:

Keio University Library
132X@192@1