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「待宵侍従」 （平家物語の待宵の小侍従の歌）
Poem by Matsuyoi no Kojijû: The NIght before the Full Moon
「待宵侍従」 （平家物語の待宵の小侍従の歌）
Japanese
Edo period
about 1764 (Hôreki 14/Meiwa 1)
Medium/Technique
Woodblock print (benizuri-e); ink and limited color on paper
Dimensions
Hosoban; 32.4 x 14.7 cm (12 3/4 x 5 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession Number21.6847
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CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
DescriptionThe poem appears in the Tale of the Heike (Heike monogatari).
Signed
Torii Kiyomitsu ga
鳥居清満画
鳥居清満画
Marks
Collector's seal: Wakai Oyaji
InscriptionsPoem: Matsu yoi ni/ fukeyuku kane no/ koe kikeba/ akanu wakare no/ tori wa mono ka wa
ProvenanceFormerly in the Kobayashi collection; October 1913, purchased by William S. and John T. Spaulding from Frank Lloyd Wright; December 1, 1921, given by William S. and John T. Spaulding to the Museum.