Condition:

Despite showing slight signs of age, the print is in good condition. The colors are clear and well-defined, even though they have lost some of their tone. There are no folds but few minor stains. There are no damages or repairs.

Mi o tsukushi (みをつくし).

Mi o Tsukushi is the fourteenth chapter from the famous Tale of Genji.
Follows an approximate translation of the poetic text that appears on background to the lady depicted in the work, and a summary of the chapter.

"かすならてなにはのこともかひなきよあみをつくしおもひそめけむ。"
"Kasunara te naniwa no koto mo kai naki yo ami wo tsukushi omoi someshi kemu."
"Since it seemed futile, I have spent all my efforts in vain, accumulating useless thoughts."

Genji regains the prestige lost due to his exile and becomes a Palace Advisor, while Aoi`s father, his father-in-law, returns to politics as the Prime Minister.
The Emperor abdicates in favor of Fujitsubo`s son, and the title of Rightful Heir goes to Suzaku`s son.
Genji plans to restore a pavilion for the ladies and learns that the Lady of Akashi has given birth to a future empress, a decision that stirs jealousy in Murasaki, Genji`s favorite.
After generous gifts for the Fiftieth Day from the birth of the girl, Genji visits the Lady of the Falling Flowers Village and Fujitsubo, now the Empress Mother. Hyobukyo, who had despised him during the exile, fails to regain his esteem.
A pilgrimage and a coincidental meeting with the Lady of Akashi further strengthen their bond.
With Rokujo`s death, Genji promises to care for her daughter without seducing her, despite the temptation.
The retired emperor Suzaku wants Akikonomu at court to influence the new young emperor, but Genji, supported by Fujitsubo, already has plans to present her at court as a guide for the sovereign.

Condition:

Despite showing slight signs of age, the print is in good condition. The colors are clear and well-defined, even though they have lost some of their tone. There are no folds but few minor stains. There are no damages or repairs.

Price USD$ 129.00
Series Fifty four scenes from Genji.
(Genji gojūyon chō, 源氏五十四帖).
Author Utagawa Kunisada (歌川国貞) here as Toyokuni (豊国).
Size Chūban (中判) 25,2cm x 18,1cm (9,92 x 7,12 inches).
Publisher Tōkokudō / Kiritanidō (桐谷堂).
Number 14/54
Genre Genji-e (源氏絵).
Period C. 1852.
Trimmed No
Backed No
Code UKSI01020