Paintings Based on Stories
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April 20, 2004 (Tue) - May 30, 2004 (Sun)Paintings themed in old stories, such as Story of Genji and Story of Ise
Including:
Saigyo Monogatari Emaki(narrative picture scroll of the priest-poet Saigyo) by Tawaraya Sotatsu, Edo period, 17th century (Important Cultural Property, Private Collection)
Ono no Komachi "Writing on the Water" from the Tales of Ise by Iwasa Katsumochi, Momoyama - Edo period, 17th century (Gift of Mr. Yamamoto Tatsuro)