Set of Scrolls, Ryûryûkyo Shinsai, after Kasanrô, c. 1810 - c. 1820
nishikie, with metallic pigments and tsuyazuri, h 140mm × w 180mm Catalogue entry
The Tale of Genji is one of the most famous and oldest Japanese novels. Its author, Murasaki Shikibu (c. 1000), is often depicted writing in the Ishiyama temple. The open scroll here features a pavilion with a seated woman; next to the scroll are writing utensils. Ishiyama is referred to in the accompanying poem, thus this woman is probably Murasaki.
