Hikaru Genji or Shining Genji
It may have collectively meant men who were shining like a light
at the time when Murasaki Shikibu wrote this story
Light always coexists with darkness
The more brilliant the light becomes,
the deeper the darkness of the Prince’s mind
| Size | 77×108 cm |
| Date of production | January 2005 |
| Materials | Japanese paper, silk cloth, cotton and acrylic paint |
| Source | Chapter 12, “Suma,” The Tale of Genji |
