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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1985.613.24
Title
Butterflies (Kochō), Chapter 24 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 24th of 54 Volumes
Other Titles
Transliterated Title: Genji monogatari: Kochō
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/93424

Physical Descriptions

Medium
24th of a 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
1985.613.24
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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