Watanabe Hiroteru (1778-1838)

  • Watanabe Hiroteru (1778-1838), Aoi and Utsusemi Chapters of The Tale of Genji, Edo period (early 19th century)
    Watanabe Hiroteru (1778-1838)
    Aoi and Utsusemi Chapters of The Tale of Genji, Edo period (early 19th century)
    Pair of hanging scrolls, ink, colour and gold pigment on silk
    Each signed 'Minamoto Hiroteru kinga' [respectfully painted by Minamoto Hiroteru] and sealed 'Hiroteru no in'
    In fitted wood storage box (tomobako)
    248 x 68 cm. (97 ⅝ x 26 ¾ in.) (each, unrolled, including mounts)
    126.3 x 50.3 cm. (49 ¾ x 19 ¾ in.) (each, unrolled, painting only)
    78 (l) x 21.5 (w) x 11.5 (h) cm. (30 ¾ x 8 ½ x 4 ½ in.) (fitted wood storage box)
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