Press preview for The Tale of Genji at the Met in New York
PixCell-Deer #24, 2011by Japanese sculptor Kohei Nawa along with other works of art are on display at a press preview for The Tale of Genji: A Japanese Classic Illuminated at The Met Fifth Avenue in New York City on March 4, 2019. A major international loan exhibition focusing on the artistic tradition inspired by Japan's most celebrated work of literature will go on view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art beginning March 5, 2019. Bringing together more than 120 works of art from 32 public and private collections in Japan and the United States including National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties, most of which have never left Japan. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Press preview for The Tale of Genji at the Met in New York
PixCell-Deer #24, 2011by Japanese sculptor Kohei Nawa along with other works of art are on display at a press preview for The Tale of Genji: A Japanese Classic Illuminated at The Met Fifth Avenue in New York City on March 4, 2019. A major international loan exhibition focusing on the artistic tradition inspired by Japan's most celebrated work of literature will go on view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art beginning March 5, 2019. Bringing together more than 120 works of art from 32 public and private collections in Japan and the United States including National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties, most of which have never left Japan. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Press preview for The Tale of Genji at the Met in New York
Works of art are on display at a press preview for The Tale of Genji: A Japanese Classic Illuminated at The Met Fifth Avenue in New York City on March 4, 2019. A major international loan exhibition focusing on the artistic tradition inspired by Japan's most celebrated work of literature will go on view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art beginning March 5, 2019. Bringing together more than 120 works of art from 32 public and private collections in Japan and the United States including National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties, most of which have never left Japan. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Press preview for The Tale of Genji at the Met in New York
Works of art are on display at a press preview for The Tale of Genji: A Japanese Classic Illuminated at The Met Fifth Avenue in New York City on March 4, 2019. A major international loan exhibition focusing on the artistic tradition inspired by Japan's most celebrated work of literature will go on view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art beginning March 5, 2019. Bringing together more than 120 works of art from 32 public and private collections in Japan and the United States including National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties, most of which have never left Japan. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Press preview for The Tale of Genji at the Met in New York
Works of art are on display at a press preview for The Tale of Genji: A Japanese Classic Illuminated at The Met Fifth Avenue in New York City on March 4, 2019. A major international loan exhibition focusing on the artistic tradition inspired by Japan's most celebrated work of literature will go on view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art beginning March 5, 2019. Bringing together more than 120 works of art from 32 public and private collections in Japan and the United States including National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties, most of which have never left Japan. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Press preview for The Tale of Genji at the Met in New York
Works of art are on display at a press preview for The Tale of Genji: A Japanese Classic Illuminated at The Met Fifth Avenue in New York City on March 4, 2019. A major international loan exhibition focusing on the artistic tradition inspired by Japan's most celebrated work of literature will go on view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art beginning March 5, 2019. Bringing together more than 120 works of art from 32 public and private collections in Japan and the United States including National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties, most of which have never left Japan. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Press preview for The Tale of Genji at the Met in New York
Works of art are on display at a press preview for The Tale of Genji: A Japanese Classic Illuminated at The Met Fifth Avenue in New York City on March 4, 2019. A major international loan exhibition focusing on the artistic tradition inspired by Japan's most celebrated work of literature will go on view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art beginning March 5, 2019. Bringing together more than 120 works of art from 32 public and private collections in Japan and the United States including National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties, most of which have never left Japan. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Press preview for The Tale of Genji at the Met in New York
A Kimono and other works of art are on display at a press preview for The Tale of Genji: A Japanese Classic Illuminated at The Met Fifth Avenue in New York City on March 4, 2019. A major international loan exhibition focusing on the artistic tradition inspired by Japan's most celebrated work of literature will go on view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art beginning March 5, 2019. Bringing together more than 120 works of art from 32 public and private collections in Japan and the United States including National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties, most of which have never left Japan. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Press preview for The Tale of Genji at the Met in New York
Works of art are on display at a press preview for The Tale of Genji: A Japanese Classic Illuminated at The Met Fifth Avenue in New York City on March 4, 2019. A major international loan exhibition focusing on the artistic tradition inspired by Japan's most celebrated work of literature will go on view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art beginning March 5, 2019. Bringing together more than 120 works of art from 32 public and private collections in Japan and the United States including National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties, most of which have never left Japan. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Press preview for The Tale of Genji at the Met in New York
Works of art are on display at a press preview for The Tale of Genji: A Japanese Classic Illuminated at The Met Fifth Avenue in New York City on March 4, 2019. A major international loan exhibition focusing on the artistic tradition inspired by Japan's most celebrated work of literature will go on view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art beginning March 5, 2019. Bringing together more than 120 works of art from 32 public and private collections in Japan and the United States including National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties, most of which have never left Japan. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Press preview for The Tale of Genji at the Met in New York
Works of art are on display at a press preview for The Tale of Genji: A Japanese Classic Illuminated at The Met Fifth Avenue in New York City on March 4, 2019. A major international loan exhibition focusing on the artistic tradition inspired by Japan's most celebrated work of literature will go on view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art beginning March 5, 2019. Bringing together more than 120 works of art from 32 public and private collections in Japan and the United States including National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties, most of which have never left Japan. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI