About This Print
In this scene from chapter 33, Fuji-uraba (Leaves of Wisteria), set in Prince Genji's 39th year, Yūgiri and Kumoi-no-kari are embracing with tears of joy at being allowed to marry.
Source: Genji gojūshijō 源氏五十四帖, published by Shin Kōbe Shinbunsha, 1974.
With the approach of Akashino-Himegimi's entry into the Court, Yūgiri was kept busy in preparing for the event. Nevertheless, he could hardly control himself in his mad desire for Kumoi-no-kari. For her part, Kumoi-no-kari was almost blind with her love toward him. The bond of affection between the two seemed unbreakable.
Around the first of April, the wisteria flowers were out in the garden of the Lord Keeper. He held a flower-viewing party. Receiving an invitation, Yūgiri was pleased to be present. When the banquet reached its height, the Lord Keeper gave Yūgiri a willing permission to marry his daughter. That night, led by his cousin Kashiwagi, Yūgiri visited Kumoi-no-kari at her room. The love affair of some years standing thus came to a successful fruition.
For an excellent introduction to The Tale of Genji see Penguin's "Short Summary of the Tale" at https://www.penguin.com/static/packages/us/taleofgenji/introduction3.php
About The Album
For information about the album please go to Hahakigi (chapter 2) from the album Illustrations for Genji monogatari in Fifty-Four Wood-Cut Prints on this site.
Print Details
| IHL Catalog | #2495 |
| Title or Description |  variously translated as Wisteria Leaves; New Wisteria Leaves; Shoots of Wisteria Leaves |
| Series | Illustrations for Genji monogatari in Fifty-Four Wood-Cut Prints 木版画源氏五十四帖 Mokuhanga Genji gojūyonjō |
| Artist | Ebina Masao (1913-1980) |
| Signature | not signed |
| Seal | 正夫 Masao |
| Publication Date | 1953 or after (originally issued 1953; multiple editions are known) |
| Publisher | Yamada Shoin 山田書院 |
| Carver | carving supervised by Yoshio Kawamo [Kawatsura Yoshio 川面義雄 (1880-1963)] |
| Printer | |
| Impression | excellent |
| Colors | excellent |
| Condition | excellent |
| Genre | genji-e |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Format | ōban |
| H x W Paper | 8 13/16 x 12 7/16 in. (22.4 x 31.6 cm) |
| H x W Image | 8 5/16 x 12 in. (21.1 x 30.5 cm) |
| Collections This Print | Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery, Scripps College 2008.1.70; University of Kansas Libraries KU Bib ID: 4123242 (entire portfolio; images not shown); National Diet Library Call Number 913.36-E17g-K (entire portfolio dated 1958; images not shown) |
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6/22/2021
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