This is an 1857 woodblock print by Ukiyo-e master Utagawa Kunisada (1823-1900) titled “Illusion.” It is described as one of the “Game Cards for the Chapters of Lady Murasaki’s Tale of Genji”—the eleventh century novel depicting the lives of Japan’s high courtiers during Heian period. The print is 14″ x 9-13/16″ (oban size). We gave […]