Oldest Tale of Genji Illustrated Scroll (Tokugawa Museum of Art

Oldest Tale of Genji Illustrated Scroll (Tokugawa Museum of Art

Oldest Tale of Genji Illustrated Scroll (Tokugawa Museum of Art, 12th c.), Chapter 15 “Yomogiu” w/restored version Koremitsu leading Genji across the moonlit garden of the lonely Safflower lady (Suetsumuhana). It is overgrown with weeds, including yomogi (wormwood). Koremitsu is knocking the dew off the grasses. The wisteria mentioned in the story is also visible.