Harvard Art Museums > 1985.613: The "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari) in 54 Volumes Calligraphy Collections Search Exit Deep Zoom Mode Zoom Out Zoom In Reset Zoom Full Screen Add to Collection Order Image Copy Link Copy Citation Citation"The "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari) in 54 Volumes , 1985.613,” Harvard Art Museums collections online, Dec 22, 2024, https://hvrd.art/o/211168. Reuse via IIIF Toggle Deep Zoom Mode Download This object does not yet have a description. Identification and Creation Object Number 1985.613 Title The "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari) in 54 Volumes Other Titles Transliterated Title: Genji monogatari Classification Calligraphy Work Type calligraphy Date 17th-18th century Places Creation Place: East Asia, Japan Period Edo period, 1615-1868 Culture Japanese Persistent Link https://hvrd.art/o/211168 Physical Descriptions Medium Set of 54 thread-bound books; ink on paper Dimensions H. 16.5 x W. 16.3 cm (6 1/2 x 6 7/16 in.) Acquisition and Rights Credit Line Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia Accession Year 1985 Object Number 1985.613 Division Asian and Mediterranean Art Contact am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu Permissions The Harvard Art Museums encourage the use of images found on this website for personal, noncommercial use, including educational and scholarly purposes. To request a higher resolution file of this image, please submit an online request. Related Works 1985.613.4 The Twilight Beauty (Yūgao), Chapter 4 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 4th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.33 New Wisteria Leaves (Fuji no Uraba), Chapter 33 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 33rd of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.40 The Law (Minori), Chapter 40 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 40th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.38 The Bell Cricket (Suzumushi), Chapter 38 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 38th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.36 The Oak Tree (Kashiwagi), Chapter 36 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 36th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.39 Evening Mist (Yūgiri), Chapter 39 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 39th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.28 The Typhoon (Nowaki), Chapter 28 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 28th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.25 The Fireflies (Hotaru), Chapter 25 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 25th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.26 The Pink (Tokonatsu), Chapter 26 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 26th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.16 At the Pass (Sekiya), Chapter 16 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 16th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.21 The Maidens (Otome), Chapter 21 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 21st of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.20 The Bluebell (Asagao), Chapter 20 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 20th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.14 The Pilgrimage to Sumiyoshi (Miotsukushi), Chapter 14 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 14th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.12 Suma, Chapter 12 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 12th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.42 The Perfumed Prince (Niou Miya), Chapter 42 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 42nd of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.41 The Seer (Maboroshi), Chapter 41 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 41st of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.30 Thoroughwort Flowers (Fujibakama), Chapter 30 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 30th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.24 Butterflies (Kochō), Chapter 24 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 24th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.6 The Safflower (Suetsumu Hana), Chapter 6 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 6th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.51 A Drifting Boat (Ukifune), Chapter 51 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 51st of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.49 The Ivy (Yadorigi), Chapter 49 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 49th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.43 Red Plum Blossoms (Kōbai), Chapter 43 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 43rd of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.44 Bamboo River (Takekawa), Chapter 44 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 44th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.50 The Eastern Cottage (Azumaya), Chapter 50 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 50th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.37 The Flute (Yokobue), Chapter 37 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 37th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.23 The Warbler’s First Song (Hatsune), Chapter 23 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 23rd of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.32 The Plum Tree Branch (Umegae), Chapter 32 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 32nd of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.27 The Cressents (Kagaribi), Chapter 27 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 27th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.18 Wind in the Pines (Matsukaze), Chapter 18 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 18th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.15 A Waste of Weeds (Yomogiu), Chapter 15 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 15th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.22 The Tendril Wreath (Tamakazura), Chapter 22 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 22nd of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.13 Akashi, Chapter 13 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 13th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.9 Heart-to-Heart (Aoi), Chapter 9 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 9th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.3 The Cicada Shell (Utsusemi), Chapter 3 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 3rd of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.2 The Broom Tree (Hahakigi), Chapter 2 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 2nd of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.17 The Picture Contest (E-Awase), Chapter 17 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 17th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.11 Falling Flowers (Hanachiru Sato), Chapter 11 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 11th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.8 Under the Cherry Blossoms (Haha no En), Chapter 8 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 8th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.5 Young Murasaki (Waka Murasaki), Chapter 5 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 5th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.1 The Paulownia Pavilion (Kiritsubo), Chapter 1 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 1st of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.35 Spring Shoots II (Wakana: ge), Chapter 35 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 35th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.34 Spring Shoots I (Wakana: jo), Chapter 34 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 34th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.31 The Handsome Pillar (Makibashira), Chapter 31 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 31st of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.29 The Imperial Progress (Miyuki), Chapter 29 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 29th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.19 Wisps of Cloud (Usugumo), Chapter 19 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 19th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.10 The Green Branch (Sakaki), Chapter 10 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 10th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.7 Beneath the Autumn Leaves (Momiji no Ga), Chapter 7 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 7th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.54 The Floating Bridge of Dreams (Yume no Ukihashi), Chapter 54 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 54th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.48 Bracken Shoots (Sawarabi), Chapter 48 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 48th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.53 Writing Practice (Tenarai), Chapter 53 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 53rd of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.52 The Mayfly (Kagerō), Chapter 52 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 52nd of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.47 Trefoil Knots (Agemaki), Chapter 47 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 47th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.46 Beneath the Oak (Shii ga Moto), Chapter 46 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 46th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy 1985.613.45 The Maiden of the Bridge (Hashihime), Chapter 45 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 45th of 54 Volumes Calligraphy Verification Level This record was created from historic documentation and may not have been reviewed by a curator; it may be inaccurate or incomplete. 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