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Pair of six-fold screens

T Mitsuoki, 1616–1691

The screens are fine examples of the Tosa School which painted mainly for the Imperial Court in Kyoto. They illustrate the Genjii Monogatari, the famous 10th century romance, which was one of the most popular sources of subject matter in Japanese painting.

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Title of artwork, date

Pair of six-fold screens, 1616–1691

Date supported

1979

Medium and material

Colours & ink on gold leaf on paper

Dimensions

87 x 273 cm

Grant

2500

Total cost

25000

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