Princess Ochibanomiya * lives in a village in Ono, the northern part of Kyoto
“For what reason, do you consider a worthless existence like mine
as pitiful and sweet?”
Having heartache between the Kashiwagi’s death and yearning for Yugiri,
She hopes to become a priest
However…
* The second Princess of Emperor Suzaku,
Hikaru Genji’s half-brother and the wife of Kashiwagi,
the eldest son of Tō No Chūjō.
Size | 54×76 cm |
Date of production | December 2001 |
Materials | Japanese paper, silk cloth, cotton and acrylic paint |
Source | Chapter 39, “Yugiri,” The Tale of Genji |