Kagaribi, Chapter 27

by Masao Ebina (1913 - 1980)

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Kagaribi, Chapter 27 by Masao Ebina (1913 - 1980)

Original Masao Ebina (1913 - 1980) Japanese Woodblock Print
Kagaribi, Chapter 27

Series; The Tale of Genji

The Tale of Genji - Considered by some as the first novel ever written, "The Tale of Genji" is one of the greatest works of Japanese literature. Written by the noblewoman Lady Murasaki Shikubu in the early 11th century during the Heian era, "The Tale of Genji" tells the story of Prince Genji, recounting his life, loves, and the aristocratic world around him in fifty-four chapters. Lady Murasaki's tale of courtly life remains a classic of literature today.

Kagaribi, Chapter 27 - Print is loose within the original windowed viewing folder, with a tissue-paper overleaf with text about the chapter in both English and Japanese (see image below).

Artist - Masao Ebina (1913 - 1980)

Image Size - Images: 8 1/2" x 12" + margins; folders: 10 1/8" x 13 3/4"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Toning near edges. Some prints have spotting. Tissue paper overleafs are toned and creased, a few have spotting. Please see photos for details. Generally in good condition overall.

Kagaribi, Chapter 27 by Masao Ebina (1913 - 1980)
Kagaribi, Chapter 27 by Masao Ebina (1913 - 1980)
Kagaribi, Chapter 27 by Masao Ebina (1913 - 1980)

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