『続古今和歌集』断簡, Two Poems from the Collection of Poems Ancient and Modern, Continued (Zoku Shoku kokin wakashū

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『続古今和歌集』断簡, Two Poems from the Collection of Poems Ancient and Modern, Continued (Zoku Shoku kokin wakashū), Kamakura period (1185–1333), 13th century, Japan, Page from a book; ink on paper, Image: 9 1/4 × 5 1/2 in. ( × 14 cm), Calligraphy, Traditionally attributed to Nun Abutsu (Japanese, died 1283), Nun Abutsu (Abutsu-ni), one of the most celebrated woman writers of the age, earned literary fame for her moving account of palace and temple culture in her Diary of the Waning Moon (Izayoi nikki). Before taking Buddhist vows, she served as a lady-in-waiting in the palace and belonged to a circle of talented women writers

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