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Comb with Scene of the Poet Ariwara no Narihira Heading to the Eastern Provinces in Makie and Gold Inlay

Museum No.
IK589-17
業平東下り蒔絵象嵌櫛 Image 画像を拡大する

Photo No:366-9102
Color type:Color

The subject matter of this comb derives from The Tales of Ise. On the front side, the hero of the tale, courtier Ariwara no Narihira (825–880), riding on his horse and an attendant are shown on their journey to the eastern provinces. On the backside a large Mt. Fuji is depicted.

Japan-Edo

Title Comb with Scene of the Poet Ariwara no Narihira Heading to the Eastern Provinces in Makie and Gold Inlay
Designation
Artist
Category Textiles (I)
Country Japan
Period Edo
Century 19th
Year
Quantity
Materials
Dimensions Height 3.9cm Width 10.5
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Signature/Seals Etc
Donor Tamura Shizuko
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