Album of Scenes from The Tale of Genji

Tosa Mitsuyoshi and Chōjirō · Colour on gold-ground paper · Azuchi-Momoyama to Edo period, 17th century · Kyoto National Museum

Lean in: the open sheet is only about 26 centimetres tall, yet holds a chapter's scene in colour on gold.

Exhibition: The Tale of Genji: Radiant Culture of the Japanese Imperial Court — Kyoto National Museum · 2026-10-06 – 2026-11-29