Document Box with a Scene from the Butterflies” Chapter of The Tale of Genji 20th century Japan This lavishly decorated document box demonstrates the skill of a Meiji-period maki-e master. It is decorated with flowering cherry trees, a young willow tree, and a pleasure boat carrying a large gagaku drum for water music, as described in chapter 24 of The Tale of Genji. Genji, Lady Murasaki, and several courtiers set out for a spring boat party accompanied by musicians, and later exchange poems in celebration of the season.Part of a set with 1981.243.2(a-m). Document Box with a Scene from the Butterflies” Chapter of The Tale of Genji 58412

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SKU: 6145-29716055
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Document Box with a Scene from the Butterflies” Chapter of The Tale of Genji 20th century Japan This lavishly decorated document box demonstrates the skill of a Meiji-period maki-e master. It is decorated with flowering cherry trees, a young willow tree, and a pleasure boat carrying a large gagaku drum for water music, as described in chapter 24 of The Tale of Genji. Genji, Lady Murasaki, and several courtiers set out for a spring boat party accompanied by musicians, and later exchange poems in celebration of the season.Part of a set with 1981.243.2(a-m). Document Box with a Scene from the Butterflies” Chapter of The Tale of Genji 58412

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