Condition:

Strong, vibrant colors on the front. There are no visible significant stains, folds, or creases on the front. The paper appears to be in good condition with no signs of repairs or damage on either side, indicating the print has been reasonably well-preserved despite its age.

Hatsune (初音).

On New Year`s morning, Genji visits the women of his palace: he once again declares his unconditional love for Murasaki, finds the Princess of Akashi playing with the children, and enjoys pleasant company with the Lady of the Village of Falling Flowers. Later, he spends the night with the Lady of Akashi, causing Murasaki to become jealous. The following day, during a New Year`s reception, the ladies can only hear distant echoes of the songs from their rooms. Genji also visits Suetsumuhana, finding her dull as always but ensuring that she lives in comfort. Finally, he extends his New Year`s greetings to Utsusemi, who has become a nun, lamenting her decision to leave the world behind. The celebrations conclude with a New Year`s pantomime, during which Yugiri stands out as a musician, making his father proud of his many talents.

Condition:

Strong, vibrant colors on the front. There are no visible significant stains, folds, or creases on the front. The paper appears to be in good condition with no signs of repairs or damage on either side, indicating the print has been reasonably well-preserved despite its age.

Price USD$ 149.00
Series Traces of fifty four scenes from Genji.
(omokage Genji gojūyonchō, 俤げんじ五十四帖).
Author Utagawa Kunisada II (二代目国貞) here signed as Baichōrō Kunisada (梅蝶楼国貞).
Size Ōban (大判) 35,4cm x 24,9cm (13,93 x 9,8 inches).
Publisher Tsutaya Kichizo (蔦屋吉蔵), here as Tsutakichi han (蔦吉版).
Number 23/54
Genre Genji-e (源氏絵), mitate-e (見立絵), kasen-e (歌仙絵).
Period C. 1864.
Trimmed Yes
Backed No
Code UKSII02005