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The Tale of Genji, The Royal Outing chapter

源氏物語 「行幸」
The Tale of Genji, The Royal Outing chapter (源氏物語 「行幸」)
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At a glance — Calligraphy & Book · Kamakura period, 13th century · held by Tokyo National Museum · designated Important Cultural Property of Japan.

Fact Sheet

Designation
Important Cultural Property (重要文化財)
Date
1201–1300
Location
Ueno, Tokyo
Catalogue ID
cobas-177959

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The Tale of Genji, The Royal Outing chapter is a calligraphy & book of Kamakura period, 13th century (1201–1300), held by the Tokyo National Museum and designated a Important Cultural Property (重要文化財) of Japan. The facts below are transcribed from the official catalogue record; this entry carries no museum description in English.

Record & Sources

Cite this page: “The Tale of Genji, The Royal Outing chapter（源氏物語 「行幸」）.” Treasures of Japan, catalogue no. cobas-177959. Tokyo National Museum. https://treasures.yamato-kenkou.com/treasures/the-tale-of-genji-the-royal-outing-chapter/ — entry last verified 1 November 2026.
Full record data (as published in the official catalogue record)
  • Genre: Calligraphy
  • Material: Ink on paper
  • Cultural property designation: Important Cultural Property
  • 員数: 1帖
  • 分類: 書跡
  • 品質形状: 紙本墨書
  • 法量: 16.5×15.0

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