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The Yugao chapter from “The Tale of Genji” (Genji yugao maki)

March 1886
The ghost of Yugao, one of Prince Genji's lovers, floats above a trailing vine bearing flowers of the same name.  Yugao died suddenly one night after being cursed by a jealous rival.

 

   

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