Murasaki no Ue (Lady Murasaki), the master of the Spring House of Rokujoin,
was seen by Yugiri *during a typhoon
He praised her appearance saying,
“She looks noble and pure, outstanding and glorious
I feel as if I see beautiful Kabasakura cherry blossoms in full bloom
from between a spring haze at a dawn”
* Hikaru Genji’s son
| Size | 77×108 cm |
| Date of production | May 2013 |
| Materials | Japanese paper, silk cloth, linen cloth, cotton, India ink and acrylic paint |
| Source | Chapter 28, “Nowaki,” The Tale of Genji |
