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Murasaki Shikibu seated at a writing desk with books and brushes: P.108-2003

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Murasaki Shikibu seated at a writing desk with books and brushes

Maker(s)

Designer: Unknown

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Description

Shikishi-ban surimono, unsigned

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2003) by Master and Fellows of Jesus College, Cambridge

Dating

19th Century
Circa 1820 - Circa 1829

School or Style

Japanese

Techniques used in production

Colour printing
Woodcut

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.108-2003
Primary reference Number: 183032
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 3 January 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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