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Kokuteisha Toyokuniga KoKoKoKoKoAlbum with Genji series by Hiroshige (5 leaves) and Genji series by Kunisada (49 leaves). The series of Kunisada in the period style. Here is the 21st sheet of Kunisada’s series. It is dedicated to the 21st chapter (= Otom Es, The Girl) of the story of Prince Genji (Genji monogatari Es 様様). Genji Gensits in front of a wall shade with a sword in his hand. In front of him a younger and a slightly older woman. Maybe the lady AkiVielleicht u (on the left) and her aunt. Despite his departure, he overshadowed her with gifts. Next to AkiNeben u a small lacquer box covered with a cloth. It was common to cover up gifts in this way. To the right next to Genji, an armrest and a lacquer box with pipe and coal basin.
Title: Chapter 21
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Kokuteisha Toyokuniga KoKoKoKoKoAlbum with Genji series by Hiroshige (5 leaves) and Genji series by Kunisada (49 leaves).
The series of Kunisada in the period style.
Here is the 21st sheet of Kunisada’s series.
It is dedicated to the 21st chapter (= Otom Es, The Girl) of the story of Prince Genji (Genji monogatari Es 様様).
Genji Gensits in front of a wall shade with a sword in his hand.
In front of him a younger and a slightly older woman.
Maybe the lady AkiVielleicht u (on the left) and her aunt.
Despite his departure, he overshadowed her with gifts.
Next to AkiNeben u a small lacquer box covered with a cloth.
It was common to cover up gifts in this way.
To the right next to Genji, an armrest and a lacquer box with pipe and coal basin.
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