Fan with Akikonomu from "The Maiden" Chapter of the Tale of Genji
Artist: Sakai Hōitsu
obverse: female figure in vibrant, billowing robes seated in front of a small black box full of red maple leaves that look like flame; reverse: sprigs of wispy white flowers and small, rounded leaves extending to center from UL against gray background; wooden stand with scalloped bridges; delicate leaf and fern motif in silver and gold at outer edges
- Date
- early 19th century
- In our collection
- since September the 13th, 2015 up to now
- Dimensions
- 16 × 8 5/8 × 9/16 in. (40.64 × 21.91 × 1.43 cm)
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- ink, color, and gold on silk (obverse); ink, color, and silver on silk (reverse); bamboo and lacquer (frame)
- Price
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- Composition
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oxygen 74% zinc 24% cadmium 2%