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rectangular box with scenes from the Tale of Genji painted on outside; on cover: male and female figure inside building looking out over verandah onto snow-covered rocks and a stream; on one side, female figure in green and red robes lays on her stomach on verandah looking wistfully toward man in white who is seated on the ground; on opposite side, a young woman and two other figures inside on green matting; blossoming tree nearby; inside is gold painted with white chrysanthemums

Box with scenes from The Tale of Genji, 18th century

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