Our final illustration from the 12th century "Genji Monogatari Emaki" is the one which depicts the death of Lady Murasaki. Only about 15% of the handscroll remains. #ladymurasaki #murasakishikabu #handscrolls #yamatoe #genjimonogatariemaki #gentji #taleofgenji

Another illustration from the 12th century "Genji Monogatari Emaki" which contain "The Tale of Genji", written by the 11th century writer, Murasaki Shikabu (also known as Lady Murasaki). #murasakishikabu #ladymurasaki #taleofgenji #genjimonogatariemaki #handscrolls #japanese #yamatoe #genji

Before European artists developed woodcuts, Japanese artists were illustrating handscrolls. An early surviving example is the 12th century "Genji Monogatari Emaki".by unknown artists. This illustration is titled "Yugiri". #japanese #yamatoe #handscrolls #genjimonogatariemaki #genji