Emakimono Images
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Detail of the Murasaki Shikibu Diary Ekotoba (紫式部日記絵詞). Handscroll (Emakimono), color on paper. Fujita Art Museum, Osaka, Japan. The scroll has been designated as a National Treasure of Japan.
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Evening of Kankō 5, 11th month, 1st day (December 1, 1008): "Ika-no-iwai" of the Imperial Prince. Drunk, disarranged, and disordered Heian courtiers seen here joking and flirting with ladies-in-waiting. Various facial expressions and attitudes give a lifelike impression.
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Leaf from the diary with calligraphy attributed to Kujō Yoshitsune, held at Gotoh Museum.
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